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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,253.73, 60,381.96 and 10,674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,253.73, 60,381.96 and 10,674.55 is: 16,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,253.73 : 60,381.96 = 10,674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,253.73/60,381.96 = 10,674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,253.73x = 60,381.96 × 10,674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,253.73x = 644,550,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,550,286.57/40,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.19

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