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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.13, 15,967.83 and 6,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.13, 15,967.83 and 6,961.38 is: 10,420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.13 : 15,967.83 = 6,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.13/15,967.83 = 6,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.13x = 15,967.83 × 6,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.13x = 111,158,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,158,132.41/10,667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.62

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