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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.22, 16,482.10 and 3,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.22, 16,482.10 and 3,593.62 is: 5,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.22 : 16,482.10 = 3,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.22/16,482.10 = 3,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.22x = 16,482.10 × 3,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.22x = 59,230,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,404.20/10,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.86

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