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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.85, 16,601.90 and 9,513.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.85, 16,601.90 and 9,513.66 is: 14,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.85 : 16,601.90 = 9,513.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.85/16,601.90 = 9,513.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.85x = 16,601.90 × 9,513.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.85x = 157,944,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,944,784.39/11,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,284.80

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