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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.62, 15,397.29 and 6,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.62, 15,397.29 and 6,966.54 is: 9,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.62 : 15,397.29 = 6,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.62/15,397.29 = 6,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.62x = 15,397.29 × 6,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.62x = 107,265,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,265,836.68/11,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.99

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