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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.64, 16,047.92 and 2,907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.64, 16,047.92 and 2,907.46 is: 4,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.64 : 16,047.92 = 2,907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.64/16,047.92 = 2,907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.64x = 16,047.92 × 2,907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.64x = 46,658,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,685.48/10,698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.18

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