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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.06, 16,492.65 and 6,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.06, 16,492.65 and 6,061.29 is: 9,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.06 : 16,492.65 = 6,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.06/16,492.65 = 6,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.06x = 16,492.65 × 6,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.06x = 99,966,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,966,734.52/10,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.45

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