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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.04, 16,165.86 and 8,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.04, 16,165.86 and 8,309.14 is: 12,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.04 : 16,165.86 = 8,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.04/16,165.86 = 8,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.04x = 16,165.86 × 8,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.04x = 134,324,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,324,393.96/10,794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.31

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