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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.75, 16,480.54 and 6,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.75, 16,480.54 and 6,068.71 is: 9,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.75 : 16,480.54 = 6,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.75/16,480.54 = 6,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.75x = 16,480.54 × 6,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.75x = 100,015,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,015,617.90/10,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.02

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