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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.93, 16,544.05 and 4,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.93, 16,544.05 and 4,786.88 is: 7,181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.93 : 16,544.05 = 4,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.93/16,544.05 = 4,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.93x = 16,544.05 × 4,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.93x = 79,194,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,194,287.38/11,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.25

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