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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.69, 17,466.54 and 6,388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.69, 17,466.54 and 6,388.73 is: 9,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.69 : 17,466.54 = 6,388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.69/17,466.54 = 6,388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.69x = 17,466.54 × 6,388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.69x = 111,588,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,588,956.44/11,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,566.39

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