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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.88, 16,571.82 and 9,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.88, 16,571.82 and 9,095.98 is: 13,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.88 : 16,571.82 = 9,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.88/16,571.82 = 9,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.88x = 16,571.82 × 9,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.88x = 150,736,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,736,943.28/11,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.97

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