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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.06, 16,688.87 and 6,787.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.06, 16,688.87 and 6,787.85 is: 9,366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.06 : 16,688.87 = 6,787.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.06/16,688.87 = 6,787.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.06x = 16,688.87 × 6,787.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.06x = 113,281,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,281,428.85/12,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.70

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