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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,916.66, 16,376.97 and 6,241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,916.66, 16,376.97 and 6,241.94 is: 9,364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,916.66 : 16,376.97 = 6,241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,916.66/16,376.97 = 6,241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,916.66x = 16,376.97 × 6,241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,916.66x = 102,224,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224,064.12/10,916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.04

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