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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.91, 16,656.03 and 6,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.91, 16,656.03 and 6,764.22 is: 9,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.91 : 16,656.03 = 6,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.91/16,656.03 = 6,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.91x = 16,656.03 × 6,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.91x = 112,665,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,665,051.25/12,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.15

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