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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,104.44, 16,706.46 and 10,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,104.44, 16,706.46 and 10,111.48 is: 13,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,104.44 : 16,706.46 = 10,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,104.44/16,706.46 = 10,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,104.44x = 16,706.46 × 10,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,104.44x = 168,927,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,927,036.16/12,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.79

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