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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.78, 16,590.98 and 7,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.78, 16,590.98 and 7,107.86 is: 10,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.78 : 16,590.98 = 7,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.78/16,590.98 = 7,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.78x = 16,590.98 × 7,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.78x = 117,926,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,926,363.10/11,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.92

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