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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.62, 16,571.43 and 9,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.62, 16,571.43 and 9,095.72 is: 13,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.62 : 16,571.43 = 9,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.62/16,571.43 = 9,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.62x = 16,571.43 × 9,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.62x = 150,729,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,729,087.28/11,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.58

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