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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,269.93, 16,932.60 and 6,964.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,269.93, 16,932.60 and 6,964.83 is: 9,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,269.93 : 16,932.60 = 6,964.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,269.93/16,932.60 = 6,964.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,269.93x = 16,932.60 × 6,964.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,269.93x = 117,932,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,932,680.46/12,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.52

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