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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.88, 16,449.48 and 4,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.88, 16,449.48 and 4,039.44 is: 6,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.88 : 16,449.48 = 4,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.88/16,449.48 = 4,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.88x = 16,449.48 × 4,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.88x = 66,446,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,446,687.49/10,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.96

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