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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.85, 16,446.87 and 3,469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.85, 16,446.87 and 3,469.53 is: 5,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.85 : 16,446.87 = 3,469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.85/16,446.87 = 3,469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.85x = 16,446.87 × 3,469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.85x = 57,062,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062,908.87/10,967.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.74

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