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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.71, 16,193.87 and 3,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.71, 16,193.87 and 3,004.53 is: 4,506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.71 : 16,193.87 = 3,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.71/16,193.87 = 3,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.71x = 16,193.87 × 3,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.71x = 48,654,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,654,953.21/10,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.88

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