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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.76, 16,910.88 and 6,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.76, 16,910.88 and 6,664.64 is: 9,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.76 : 16,910.88 = 6,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.76/16,910.88 = 6,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.76x = 16,910.88 × 6,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.76x = 112,704,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,704,927.28/12,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.58

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