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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,690.83, 16,004.97 and 6,234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,690.83, 16,004.97 and 6,234.87 is: 9,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690.83 : 16,004.97 = 6,234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690.83/16,004.97 = 6,234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690.83x = 16,004.97 × 6,234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690.83x = 99,788,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,788,907.30/10,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.07

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