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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.66, 16,252.34 and 7,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.66, 16,252.34 and 7,348.07 is: 11,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.66 : 16,252.34 = 7,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.66/16,252.34 = 7,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.66x = 16,252.34 × 7,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.66x = 119,423,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,423,213.98/10,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.32

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