Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912, 16,368 and 4,756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,912, 16,368 and 4,756 is: 7,134
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,912 : 16,368 = 4,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,912/16,368 = 4,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,912x = 16,368 × 4,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,912x = 77,846,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,846,208/10,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,134
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