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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.13, 16,217.57 and 3,416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.13, 16,217.57 and 3,416.01 is: 5,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.13 : 16,217.57 = 3,416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.13/16,217.57 = 3,416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.13x = 16,217.57 × 3,416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.13x = 55,399,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,399,381.30/10,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.29

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