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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.68, 15,133.95 and 6,250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.68, 15,133.95 and 6,250.91 is: 8,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.68 : 15,133.95 = 6,250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.68/15,133.95 = 6,250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.68x = 15,133.95 × 6,250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.68x = 94,600,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,600,883.72/10,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.21

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