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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.26, 16,264.95 and 3,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.26, 16,264.95 and 3,053.68 is: 4,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.26 : 16,264.95 = 3,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.26/16,264.95 = 3,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.26x = 16,264.95 × 3,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.26x = 49,667,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667,952.52/10,844.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.11

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