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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.98, 16,885.86 and 6,819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.98, 16,885.86 and 6,819.68 is: 10,224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.98 : 16,885.86 = 6,819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.98/16,885.86 = 6,819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.98x = 16,885.86 × 6,819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.98x = 115,156,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,156,161.72/11,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.31

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