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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,809.76, 16,168.56 and 6,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,809.76, 16,168.56 and 6,639.52 is: 9,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,809.76 : 16,168.56 = 6,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,809.76/16,168.56 = 6,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,809.76x = 16,168.56 × 6,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,809.76x = 107,351,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,351,477.49/10,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.98

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