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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.04, 16,553.52 and 2,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.04, 16,553.52 and 2,828.04 is: 4,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.04 : 16,553.52 = 2,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.04/16,553.52 = 2,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.04x = 16,553.52 × 2,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.04x = 46,814,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,814,016.70/11,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.92

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