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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.95, 16,040.93 and 2,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.95, 16,040.93 and 2,902.76 is: 4,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.95 : 16,040.93 = 2,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.95/16,040.93 = 2,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.95x = 16,040.93 × 2,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.95x = 46,562,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,875.25/10,693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.13

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