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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.97, 16,210.19 and 3,013.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.97, 16,210.19 and 3,013.78 is: 4,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.97 : 16,210.19 = 3,013.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.97/16,210.19 = 3,013.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.97x = 16,210.19 × 3,013.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.97x = 48,853,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,853,946.42/10,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.43

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