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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.41, 16,397.71 and 6,546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.41, 16,397.71 and 6,546.67 is: 9,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.41 : 16,397.71 = 6,546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.41/16,397.71 = 6,546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.41x = 16,397.71 × 6,546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.41x = 107,350,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,350,338.76/10,932.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.46

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