Home / 11,594-15,999.72-6,626

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,594, 15,999.72 and 6,626

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,594, 15,999.72 and 6,626 is: 9,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,594 : 15,999.72 = 6,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,594/15,999.72 = 6,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,594x = 15,999.72 × 6,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,594x = 106,014,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,014,144.72/11,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.88

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.