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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.93, 16,446.51 and 3,570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.93, 16,446.51 and 3,570.01 is: 5,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.93 : 16,446.51 = 3,570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.93/16,446.51 = 3,570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.93x = 16,446.51 × 3,570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.93x = 58,714,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,714,205.17/10,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.75

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