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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.02, 16,246.95 and 4,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.02, 16,246.95 and 4,265.44 is: 6,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.02 : 16,246.95 = 4,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.02/16,246.95 = 4,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.02x = 16,246.95 × 4,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.02x = 69,300,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,300,390.41/10,841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.42

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