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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.92, 16,394.13 and 5,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.92, 16,394.13 and 5,927.30 is: 8,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.92 : 16,394.13 = 5,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.92/16,394.13 = 5,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.92x = 16,394.13 × 5,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.92x = 97,172,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,172,844.78/10,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,888.10

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