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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.73, 16,050.85 and 2,910.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.73, 16,050.85 and 2,910.53 is: 4,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.73 : 16,050.85 = 2,910.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.73/16,050.85 = 2,910.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.73x = 16,050.85 × 2,910.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.73x = 46,716,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,716,480.45/10,702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.91

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