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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194, 16,794 and 9,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194, 16,794 and 9,969.82 is: 14,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194 : 16,794 = 9,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194/16,794 = 9,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194x = 16,794 × 9,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194x = 167,433,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,433,157.08/11,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,957.40

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