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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,440.97, 15,793.34 and 6,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,440.97, 15,793.34 and 6,966.33 is: 9,616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,440.97 : 15,793.34 = 6,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,440.97/15,793.34 = 6,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,440.97x = 15,793.34 × 6,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,440.97x = 110,021,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,021,618.24/11,440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.46

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