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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.73, 16,928.08 and 6,677.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.73, 16,928.08 and 6,677.73 is: 9,215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.73 : 16,928.08 = 6,677.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.73/16,928.08 = 6,677.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.73x = 16,928.08 × 6,677.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.73x = 113,041,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,041,130.96/12,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.26

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