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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.76, 16,064.30 and 2,919.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.76, 16,064.30 and 2,919.58 is: 4,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.76 : 16,064.30 = 2,919.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.76/16,064.30 = 2,919.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.76x = 16,064.30 × 2,919.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.76x = 46,901,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,008.99/10,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.87

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