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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.51, 15,572.84 and 6,569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.51, 15,572.84 and 6,569.31 is: 9,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.51 : 15,572.84 = 6,569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.51/15,572.84 = 6,569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.51x = 15,572.84 × 6,569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.51x = 102,302,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,302,813.54/11,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.58

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