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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.51, 16,382.93 and 3,526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.51, 16,382.93 and 3,526.83 is: 5,290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.51 : 16,382.93 = 3,526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.51/16,382.93 = 3,526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.51x = 16,382.93 × 3,526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.51x = 57,779,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,779,791.38/10,920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.94

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