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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,699.98, 16,033.77 and 7,922.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,699.98, 16,033.77 and 7,922.22 is: 11,871.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,699.98 : 16,033.77 = 7,922.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,699.98/16,033.77 = 7,922.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,699.98x = 16,033.77 × 7,922.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,699.98x = 127,023,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,023,053.37/10,699.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.34

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