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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.67, 16,465.28 and 5,152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.67, 16,465.28 and 5,152.95 is: 7,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.67 : 16,465.28 = 5,152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.67/16,465.28 = 5,152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.67x = 16,465.28 × 5,152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.67x = 84,844,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,844,738.81/10,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.90

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