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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,943.73, 16,415.47 and 7,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,943.73, 16,415.47 and 7,425.02 is: 11,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,943.73 : 16,415.47 = 7,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,943.73/16,415.47 = 7,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,943.73x = 16,415.47 × 7,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,943.73x = 121,885,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,885,193.06/10,943.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,137.45

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