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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.92, 16,362.12 and 4,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.92, 16,362.12 and 4,663.20 is: 6,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.92 : 16,362.12 = 4,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.92/16,362.12 = 4,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.92x = 16,362.12 × 4,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.92x = 76,299,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,299,837.98/10,903.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.47

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