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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,709.93, 16,160.30 and 6,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,709.93, 16,160.30 and 6,932.62 is: 9,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,709.93 : 16,160.30 = 6,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,709.93/16,160.30 = 6,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,709.93x = 16,160.30 × 6,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,709.93x = 112,033,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,033,103.52/11,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.36

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