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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.78, 16,594.23 and 3,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.78, 16,594.23 and 3,273.38 is: 4,909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.78 : 16,594.23 = 3,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.78/16,594.23 = 3,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.78x = 16,594.23 × 3,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.78x = 54,319,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319,220.60/11,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.64

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