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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.97, 16,589.08 and 3,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.97, 16,589.08 and 3,664.93 is: 5,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.97 : 16,589.08 = 3,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.97/16,589.08 = 3,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.97x = 16,589.08 × 3,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.97x = 60,797,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797,870.85/11,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.62

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