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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.63, 15,572.85 and 6,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.63, 15,572.85 and 6,569.21 is: 9,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.63 : 15,572.85 = 6,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.63/15,572.85 = 6,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.63x = 15,572.85 × 6,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.63x = 102,301,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,301,321.95/11,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.55

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