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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.90, 16,463.40 and 7,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.90, 16,463.40 and 7,719.40 is: 11,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.90 : 16,463.40 = 7,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.90/16,463.40 = 7,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.90x = 16,463.40 × 7,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.90x = 127,087,569.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,087,569.96/10,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.52

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