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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.71, 16,410.42 and 4,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.71, 16,410.42 and 4,367.13 is: 6,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.71 : 16,410.42 = 4,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.71/16,410.42 = 4,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.71x = 16,410.42 × 4,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.71x = 71,666,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,666,437.49/10,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.24

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