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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.86, 16,411.29 and 4,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.86, 16,411.29 and 4,013.74 is: 6,020.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.86 : 16,411.29 = 4,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.86/16,411.29 = 4,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.86x = 16,411.29 × 4,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.86x = 65,870,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,870,651.12/10,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.61

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