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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.92, 16,016.22 and 3,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.92, 16,016.22 and 3,280.94 is: 4,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.92 : 16,016.22 = 3,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.92/16,016.22 = 3,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.92x = 16,016.22 × 3,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.92x = 52,548,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,548,176.77/10,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.12

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