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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.32, 16,946.40 and 6,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.32, 16,946.40 and 6,913.52 is: 10,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.32 : 16,946.40 = 6,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.32/16,946.40 = 6,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.32x = 16,946.40 × 6,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.32x = 117,159,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,159,275.33/11,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.62

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