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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.76, 16,964.04 and 6,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.76, 16,964.04 and 6,703.76 is: 9,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.76 : 16,964.04 = 6,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.76/16,964.04 = 6,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.76x = 16,964.04 × 6,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.76x = 113,722,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,722,852.79/12,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.21

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