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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.95, 16,056.02 and 2,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.95, 16,056.02 and 2,912.76 is: 4,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.95 : 16,056.02 = 2,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.95/16,056.02 = 2,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.95x = 16,056.02 × 2,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.95x = 46,767,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767,340.10/10,703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.17

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