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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.82, 16,230.34 and 3,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.82, 16,230.34 and 3,029.24 is: 4,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.82 : 16,230.34 = 3,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.82/16,230.34 = 3,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.82x = 16,230.34 × 3,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.82x = 49,165,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165,595.14/10,819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.03

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