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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.92, 16,541.01 and 7,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.92, 16,541.01 and 7,149.06 is: 10,709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.92 : 16,541.01 = 7,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.92/16,541.01 = 7,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.92x = 16,541.01 × 7,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.92x = 118,252,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,252,672.95/11,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.43

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