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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.91, 16,265.13 and 6,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.91, 16,265.13 and 6,164.07 is: 9,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.91 : 16,265.13 = 6,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.91/16,265.13 = 6,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.91x = 16,265.13 × 6,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.91x = 100,259,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,259,399.88/10,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.39

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