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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.74, 16,571.62 and 9,095.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.74, 16,571.62 and 9,095.85 is: 13,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.74 : 16,571.62 = 9,095.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.74/16,571.62 = 9,095.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.74x = 16,571.62 × 9,095.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.74x = 150,732,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,732,908.96/11,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.77

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