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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.91, 16,201.22 and 4,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.91, 16,201.22 and 4,225.25 is: 6,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.91 : 16,201.22 = 4,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.91/16,201.22 = 4,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.91x = 16,201.22 × 4,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.91x = 68,454,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,454,102.67/10,799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,338.40

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