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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.66, 16,923.47 and 6,605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.66, 16,923.47 and 6,605.91 is: 9,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.66 : 16,923.47 = 6,605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.66/16,923.47 = 6,605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.66x = 16,923.47 × 6,605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.66x = 111,794,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,794,886.68/11,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.68

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