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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.88, 16,452.48 and 4,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.88, 16,452.48 and 4,041.44 is: 6,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.88 : 16,452.48 = 4,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.88/16,452.48 = 4,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.88x = 16,452.48 × 4,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.88x = 66,491,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,491,710.77/10,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.96

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