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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.93, 16,445.03 and 3,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.93, 16,445.03 and 3,469.08 is: 5,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.93 : 16,445.03 = 3,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.93/16,445.03 = 3,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.93x = 16,445.03 × 3,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.93x = 57,049,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,124.67/10,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.87

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