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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.98, 16,362.63 and 4,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.98, 16,362.63 and 4,663.34 is: 6,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.98 : 16,362.63 = 4,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.98/16,362.63 = 4,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.98x = 16,362.63 × 4,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.98x = 76,304,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,304,506.98/10,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.57

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