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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.65, 16,867.91 and 6,319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.65, 16,867.91 and 6,319.91 is: 9,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.65 : 16,867.91 = 6,319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.65/16,867.91 = 6,319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.65x = 16,867.91 × 6,319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.65x = 106,603,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,603,731.06/11,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.93

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