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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,916.84, 16,397.94 and 10,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,916.84, 16,397.94 and 10,625.24 is: 15,959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,916.84 : 16,397.94 = 10,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,916.84/16,397.94 = 10,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,916.84x = 16,397.94 × 10,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,916.84x = 174,232,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,232,048.01/10,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.93

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