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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.62, 15,572.86 and 6,569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.62, 15,572.86 and 6,569.22 is: 9,065.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.62 : 15,572.86 = 6,569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.62/15,572.86 = 6,569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.62x = 15,572.86 × 6,569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.62x = 102,301,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,301,543.37/11,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.57

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