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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,695.76, 16,045.02 and 4,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,695.76, 16,045.02 and 4,123.82 is: 6,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,695.76 : 16,045.02 = 4,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,695.76/16,045.02 = 4,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,695.76x = 16,045.02 × 4,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,695.76x = 66,166,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166,774.38/10,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.26

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