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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.83, 16,361.93 and 3,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.83, 16,361.93 and 3,510.12 is: 5,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.83 : 16,361.93 = 3,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.83/16,361.93 = 3,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.83x = 16,361.93 × 3,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.83x = 57,432,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432,320.18/10,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.21

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