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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.75, 16,494.90 and 2,676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.75, 16,494.90 and 2,676.81 is: 4,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.75 : 16,494.90 = 2,676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.75/16,494.90 = 2,676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.75x = 16,494.90 × 2,676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.75x = 44,153,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,765.09/10,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.16

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