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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.56, 16,523.74 and 9,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.56, 16,523.74 and 9,285.96 is: 13,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.56 : 16,523.74 = 9,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.56/16,523.74 = 9,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.56x = 16,523.74 × 9,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.56x = 153,438,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,438,788.69/11,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.03

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