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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.70, 16,433.43 and 2,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.70, 16,433.43 and 2,747.70 is: 4,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.70 : 16,433.43 = 2,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.70/16,433.43 = 2,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.70x = 16,433.43 × 2,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.70x = 45,154,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,135.61/10,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.52

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