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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.44, 16,382.17 and 2,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.44, 16,382.17 and 2,713.44 is: 4,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.44 : 16,382.17 = 2,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.44/16,382.17 = 2,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.44x = 16,382.17 × 2,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.44x = 44,452,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452,035.36/10,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.16

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