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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,822.11, 16,216.68 and 8,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,822.11, 16,216.68 and 8,035.71 is: 12,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,822.11 : 16,216.68 = 8,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,822.11/16,216.68 = 8,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,822.11x = 16,216.68 × 8,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,822.11x = 130,312,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,312,537.64/10,822.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.32

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