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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,326.92, 15,629.44 and 6,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,326.92, 15,629.44 and 6,357.96 is: 8,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326.92 : 15,629.44 = 6,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326.92/15,629.44 = 6,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326.92x = 15,629.44 × 6,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326.92x = 99,371,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,371,354.34/11,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.03

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