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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.76, 16,396.15 and 4,686.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.76, 16,396.15 and 4,686.74 is: 7,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.76 : 16,396.15 = 4,686.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.76/16,396.15 = 4,686.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.76x = 16,396.15 × 4,686.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.76x = 76,844,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,844,492.05/10,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.11

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