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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.55, 16,455.24 and 6,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.55, 16,455.24 and 6,035.65 is: 9,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.55 : 16,455.24 = 6,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.55/16,455.24 = 6,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.55x = 16,455.24 × 6,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.55x = 99,318,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318,028.17/10,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.80

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