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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.38, 16,554.59 and 6,904.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.38, 16,554.59 and 6,904.35 is: 10,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.38 : 16,554.59 = 6,904.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.38/16,554.59 = 6,904.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.38x = 16,554.59 × 6,904.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.38x = 114,298,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,298,683.47/11,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.20

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