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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.65, 16,056.98 and 2,913.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.65, 16,056.98 and 2,913.47 is: 4,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.65 : 16,056.98 = 2,913.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.65/16,056.98 = 2,913.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.65x = 16,056.98 × 2,913.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.65x = 46,781,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781,456.52/10,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.20

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