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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.93, 15,562.05 and 6,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.93, 15,562.05 and 6,741.70 is: 9,303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.93 : 15,562.05 = 6,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.93/15,562.05 = 6,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.93x = 15,562.05 × 6,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.93x = 104,914,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,914,672.49/11,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.48

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