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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.91, 16,445.83 and 3,943.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.91, 16,445.83 and 3,943.91 is: 5,915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.91 : 16,445.83 = 3,943.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.91/16,445.83 = 3,943.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.91x = 16,445.83 × 3,943.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.91x = 64,860,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860,873.40/10,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.85

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