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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.76, 16,252.56 and 7,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.76, 16,252.56 and 7,348.14 is: 11,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.76 : 16,252.56 = 7,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.76/16,252.56 = 7,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.76x = 16,252.56 × 7,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.76x = 119,426,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,426,086.24/10,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.48

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