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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.55, 16,460.55 and 6,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.55, 16,460.55 and 6,034.73 is: 9,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.55 : 16,460.55 = 6,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.55/16,460.55 = 6,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.55x = 16,460.55 × 6,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.55x = 99,334,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,334,892.60/10,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.12

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