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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,916.93, 16,344.61 and 10,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,916.93, 16,344.61 and 10,567.01 is: 15,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,916.93 : 16,344.61 = 10,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,916.93/16,344.61 = 10,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,916.93x = 16,344.61 × 10,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,916.93x = 172,713,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,713,657.32/10,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,820.72

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