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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.98, 16,126.23 and 3,355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.98, 16,126.23 and 3,355.41 is: 5,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.98 : 16,126.23 = 3,355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.98/16,126.23 = 3,355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.98x = 16,126.23 × 3,355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.98x = 54,110,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110,113.40/10,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.04

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