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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.75, 16,433.67 and 2,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.75, 16,433.67 and 2,747.75 is: 4,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.75 : 16,433.67 = 2,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.75/16,433.67 = 2,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.75x = 16,433.67 × 2,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.75x = 45,155,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,616.74/10,955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.64

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