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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.78, 15,223.57 and 6,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.78, 15,223.57 and 6,784.48 is: 9,359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.78 : 15,223.57 = 6,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.78/15,223.57 = 6,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.78x = 15,223.57 × 6,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.78x = 103,284,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,284,070.16/11,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.87

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