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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.95, 16,048.46 and 2,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.95, 16,048.46 and 2,907.76 is: 4,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.95 : 16,048.46 = 2,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.95/16,048.46 = 2,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.95x = 16,048.46 × 2,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.95x = 46,664,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664,975.27/10,698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.64

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