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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.13, 16,473.05 and 2,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.13, 16,473.05 and 2,662.22 is: 3,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.13 : 16,473.05 = 2,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.13/16,473.05 = 2,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.13x = 16,473.05 × 2,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.13x = 43,854,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854,936.00/10,982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.30

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