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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.82, 15,193.26 and 6,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.82, 15,193.26 and 6,974.66 is: 9,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.82 : 15,193.26 = 6,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.82/15,193.26 = 6,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.82x = 15,193.26 × 6,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.82x = 105,967,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967,822.79/11,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,628.34

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