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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,944.69, 16,390.72 and 6,250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,944.69, 16,390.72 and 6,250.47 is: 9,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,944.69 : 16,390.72 = 6,250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,944.69/16,390.72 = 6,250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,944.69x = 16,390.72 × 6,250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,944.69x = 102,449,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,449,713.36/10,944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.68

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