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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.65, 16,049.08 and 2,907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.65, 16,049.08 and 2,907.64 is: 4,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.65 : 16,049.08 = 2,907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.65/16,049.08 = 2,907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.65x = 16,049.08 × 2,907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.65x = 46,664,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664,932.43/10,700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.94

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