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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.64, 16,193.46 and 3,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.64, 16,193.46 and 3,004.46 is: 4,506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.64 : 16,193.46 = 3,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.64/16,193.46 = 3,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.64x = 16,193.46 × 3,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.64x = 48,652,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,652,602.83/10,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.69

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