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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.22, 16,512.01 and 6,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.22, 16,512.01 and 6,660.05 is: 9,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.22 : 16,512.01 = 6,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.22/16,512.01 = 6,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.22x = 16,512.01 × 6,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.22x = 109,970,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,970,712.99/11,965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.87

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