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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.48, 16,354.98 and 3,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.48, 16,354.98 and 3,980.52 is: 5,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.48 : 16,354.98 = 3,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.48/16,354.98 = 3,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.48x = 16,354.98 × 3,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.48x = 65,101,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,101,324.99/10,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.60

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