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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,928.99, 16,389.32 and 3,907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,928.99, 16,389.32 and 3,907.71 is: 5,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,928.99 : 16,389.32 = 3,907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,928.99/16,389.32 = 3,907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,928.99x = 16,389.32 × 3,907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,928.99x = 64,044,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,044,690.12/10,928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.08

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