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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.97, 16,472.75 and 6,303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.97, 16,472.75 and 6,303.19 is: 9,452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.97 : 16,472.75 = 6,303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.97/16,472.75 = 6,303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.97x = 16,472.75 × 6,303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.97x = 103,830,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,830,806.47/10,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.94

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