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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.73, 16,495.08 and 2,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.73, 16,495.08 and 2,676.75 is: 4,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.73 : 16,495.08 = 2,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.73/16,495.08 = 2,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.73x = 16,495.08 × 2,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.73x = 44,153,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,205.39/10,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.12

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