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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,103.71, 16,659.27 and 6,938.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,103.71, 16,659.27 and 6,938.69 is: 10,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,103.71 : 16,659.27 = 6,938.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,103.71/16,659.27 = 6,938.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,103.71x = 16,659.27 × 6,938.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,103.71x = 115,593,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,593,426.86/11,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.35

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