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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.63, 16,097.36 and 6,629.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.63, 16,097.36 and 6,629.47 is: 9,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.63 : 16,097.36 = 6,629.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.63/16,097.36 = 6,629.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.63x = 16,097.36 × 6,629.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.63x = 106,716,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,716,965.20/11,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.55

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