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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.52, 16,182.96 and 4,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.52, 16,182.96 and 4,219.52 is: 6,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.52 : 16,182.96 = 4,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.52/16,182.96 = 4,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.52x = 16,182.96 × 4,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.52x = 68,284,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,284,323.38/10,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.25

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