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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.61, 16,450.65 and 4,046.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.61, 16,450.65 and 4,046.49 is: 6,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.61 : 16,450.65 = 4,046.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.61/16,450.65 = 4,046.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.61x = 16,450.65 × 4,046.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.61x = 66,567,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,567,390.72/10,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.13

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