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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.03, 16,927.29 and 6,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.03, 16,927.29 and 6,889.62 is: 9,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.03 : 16,927.29 = 6,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.03/16,927.29 = 6,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.03x = 16,927.29 × 6,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.03x = 116,622,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,622,595.73/12,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.77

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