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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.91, 16,275.14 and 7,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.91, 16,275.14 and 7,363.32 is: 11,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.91 : 16,275.14 = 7,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.91/16,275.14 = 7,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.91x = 16,275.14 × 7,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.91x = 119,839,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,839,063.86/10,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.15

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