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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,044.91, 16,568.78 and 4,023.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,044.91, 16,568.78 and 4,023.83 is: 6,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,044.91 : 16,568.78 = 4,023.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,044.91/16,568.78 = 4,023.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,044.91x = 16,568.78 × 4,023.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,044.91x = 66,669,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,669,893.45/11,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.26

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