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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.97, 16,454.95 and 6,617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.97, 16,454.95 and 6,617.84 is: 9,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.97 : 16,454.95 = 6,617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.97/16,454.95 = 6,617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.97x = 16,454.95 × 6,617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.97x = 108,896,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,896,127.49/10,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.75

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