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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,407.91, 17,097.89 and 6,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,407.91, 17,097.89 and 6,481.69 is: 9,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,407.91 : 17,097.89 = 6,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,407.91/17,097.89 = 6,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,407.91x = 17,097.89 × 6,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,407.91x = 110,823,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,823,147.48/11,407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.59

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