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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.55, 16,473.42 and 3,963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.55, 16,473.42 and 3,963.66 is: 5,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.55 : 16,473.42 = 3,963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.55/16,473.42 = 3,963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.55x = 16,473.42 × 3,963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.55x = 65,294,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294,979.10/10,984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.25

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