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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.84, 16,467.84 and 4,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.84, 16,467.84 and 4,050.72 is: 6,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.84 : 16,467.84 = 4,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.84/16,467.84 = 4,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.84x = 16,467.84 × 4,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.84x = 66,706,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,706,608.84/10,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.48

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