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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.66, 16,088.39 and 2,934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.66, 16,088.39 and 2,934.46 is: 4,401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.66 : 16,088.39 = 2,934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.66/16,088.39 = 2,934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.66x = 16,088.39 × 2,934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.66x = 47,210,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,210,736.92/10,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.66

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