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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.03, 16,564.99 and 6,878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.03, 16,564.99 and 6,878.10 is: 10,329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.03 : 16,564.99 = 6,878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.03/16,564.99 = 6,878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.03x = 16,564.99 × 6,878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.03x = 113,935,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,935,657.72/11,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.59

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