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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.87, 16,430.68 and 4,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.87, 16,430.68 and 4,027.75 is: 6,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.87 : 16,430.68 = 4,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.87/16,430.68 = 4,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.87x = 16,430.68 × 4,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.87x = 66,178,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178,671.37/10,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.03

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