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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.07, 16,014.51 and 2,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.07, 16,014.51 and 2,884.88 is: 4,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.07 : 16,014.51 = 2,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.07/16,014.51 = 2,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.07x = 16,014.51 × 2,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.07x = 46,199,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199,979.65/10,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.43

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