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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,694.88, 16,043.13 and 2,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,694.88, 16,043.13 and 2,903.67 is: 4,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,694.88 : 16,043.13 = 2,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,694.88/16,043.13 = 2,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,694.88x = 16,043.13 × 2,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,694.88x = 46,583,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583,955.29/10,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.72

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