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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.07, 16,968.62 and 6,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.07, 16,968.62 and 6,707.19 is: 9,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.07 : 16,968.62 = 6,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.07/16,968.62 = 6,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.07x = 16,968.62 × 6,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.07x = 113,811,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,811,690.30/12,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.94

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