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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,926.99, 16,363.62 and 6,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,926.99, 16,363.62 and 6,235.47 is: 9,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,926.99 : 16,363.62 = 6,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,926.99/16,363.62 = 6,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,926.99x = 16,363.62 × 6,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,926.99x = 102,034,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,034,861.60/10,926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.87

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