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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,944.93, 16,413.96 and 3,547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,944.93, 16,413.96 and 3,547.68 is: 5,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,944.93 : 16,413.96 = 3,547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,944.93/16,413.96 = 3,547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,944.93x = 16,413.96 × 3,547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,944.93x = 58,231,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231,477.61/10,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.41

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