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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,929.93, 16,394.86 and 4,685.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,929.93, 16,394.86 and 4,685.90 is: 7,028.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,929.93 : 16,394.86 = 4,685.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,929.93/16,394.86 = 4,685.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,929.93x = 16,394.86 × 4,685.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,929.93x = 76,824,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,824,674.47/10,929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.83

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