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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.92, 16,433.10 and 4,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.92, 16,433.10 and 4,027.08 is: 6,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.92 : 16,433.10 = 4,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.92/16,433.10 = 4,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.92x = 16,433.10 × 4,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.92x = 66,177,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,177,408.35/10,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.88

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