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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.92, 16,569.48 and 3,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.92, 16,569.48 and 3,650.62 is: 5,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.92 : 16,569.48 = 3,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.92/16,569.48 = 3,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.92x = 16,569.48 × 3,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.92x = 60,488,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,488,875.08/11,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.14

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