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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.48, 16,531.19 and 4,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.48, 16,531.19 and 4,004.48 is: 6,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.48 : 16,531.19 = 4,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.48/16,531.19 = 4,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.48x = 16,531.19 × 4,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.48x = 66,198,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198,756.71/11,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.07

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