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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.97, 16,470.57 and 6,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.97, 16,470.57 and 6,630.28 is: 9,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.97 : 16,470.57 = 6,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.97/16,470.57 = 6,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.97x = 16,470.57 × 6,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.97x = 109,204,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,204,490.86/11,934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.96

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