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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,325.16, 60,475.44 and 10,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,325.16, 60,475.44 and 10,739.15 is: 16,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,325.16 : 60,475.44 = 10,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,325.16/60,475.44 = 10,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,325.16x = 60,475.44 × 10,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,325.16x = 649,454,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,454,786.15/40,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,105.45

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