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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.93, 16,475.90 and 2,663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.93, 16,475.90 and 2,663.93 is: 3,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.93 : 16,475.90 = 2,663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.93/16,475.90 = 2,663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.93x = 16,475.90 × 2,663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.93x = 43,890,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890,644.29/10,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.90

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