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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.00, 16,016.05 and 3,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.00, 16,016.05 and 3,279.14 is: 4,919.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.00 : 16,016.05 = 3,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.00/16,016.05 = 3,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.00x = 16,016.05 × 3,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.00x = 52,518,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,518,870.20/10,676.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.34

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