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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,694.97, 16,040.97 and 3,299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,694.97, 16,040.97 and 3,299.67 is: 4,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,694.97 : 16,040.97 = 3,299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,694.97/16,040.97 = 3,299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,694.97x = 16,040.97 × 3,299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,694.97x = 52,929,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929,907.48/10,694.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.05

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