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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.76, 16,192.73 and 3,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.76, 16,192.73 and 3,399.80 is: 5,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.76 : 16,192.73 = 3,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.76/16,192.73 = 3,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.76x = 16,192.73 × 3,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.76x = 55,052,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,065.72/10,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.89

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