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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,410.92, 15,747.48 and 6,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,410.92, 15,747.48 and 6,696.72 is: 9,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,410.92 : 15,747.48 = 6,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,410.92/15,747.48 = 6,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,410.92x = 15,747.48 × 6,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,410.92x = 105,456,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,456,464.27/11,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.71

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