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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.69, 16,192.44 and 3,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.69, 16,192.44 and 3,399.94 is: 5,099.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.69 : 16,192.44 = 3,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.69/16,192.44 = 3,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.69x = 16,192.44 × 3,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.69x = 55,053,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053,324.45/10,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.57

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