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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.70, 16,005.82 and 3,274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.70, 16,005.82 and 3,274.99 is: 4,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.70 : 16,005.82 = 3,274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.70/16,005.82 = 3,274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.70x = 16,005.82 × 3,274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.70x = 52,418,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,418,900.44/10,670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.41

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