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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.98, 16,046.96 and 3,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.98, 16,046.96 and 3,303.68 is: 4,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.98 : 16,046.96 = 3,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.98/16,046.96 = 3,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.98x = 16,046.96 × 3,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.98x = 53,014,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,014,020.81/10,698.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.05

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