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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.91, 16,300.64 and 7,380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.91, 16,300.64 and 7,380.32 is: 11,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.91 : 16,300.64 = 7,380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.91/16,300.64 = 7,380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.91x = 16,300.64 × 7,380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.91x = 120,303,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,303,876.35/10,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.65

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