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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.96, 16,194.26 and 3,004.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.96, 16,194.26 and 3,004.77 is: 4,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.96 : 16,194.26 = 3,004.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.96/16,194.26 = 3,004.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.96x = 16,194.26 × 3,004.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.96x = 48,660,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660,026.62/10,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.24

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