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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.28, 16,441.84 and 4,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.28, 16,441.84 and 4,035.84 is: 6,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.28 : 16,441.84 = 4,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.28/16,441.84 = 4,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.28x = 16,441.84 × 4,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.28x = 66,356,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,356,635.55/10,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.73

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