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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.76, 16,267.17 and 3,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.76, 16,267.17 and 3,053.58 is: 4,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.76 : 16,267.17 = 3,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.76/16,267.17 = 3,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.76x = 16,267.17 × 3,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.76x = 49,673,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673,104.97/10,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.38

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