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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.94, 16,404.99 and 6,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.94, 16,404.99 and 6,259.92 is: 9,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.94 : 16,404.99 = 6,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.94/16,404.99 = 6,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.94x = 16,404.99 × 6,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.94x = 102,693,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,693,925.00/10,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.06

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