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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,698.67, 16,145.29 and 6,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,698.67, 16,145.29 and 6,664.52 is: 9,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,698.67 : 16,145.29 = 6,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,698.67/16,145.29 = 6,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,698.67x = 16,145.29 × 6,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,698.67x = 107,600,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,600,656.80/11,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.68

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