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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.80, 16,388.40 and 4,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.80, 16,388.40 and 4,350.20 is: 6,521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.80 : 16,388.40 = 4,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.80/16,388.40 = 4,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.80x = 16,388.40 × 4,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.80x = 71,292,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292,817.68/10,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.00

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