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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,070.27, 16,581.98 and 8,952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,070.27, 16,581.98 and 8,952.81 is: 13,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,070.27 : 16,581.98 = 8,952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,070.27/16,581.98 = 8,952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,070.27x = 16,581.98 × 8,952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,070.27x = 148,455,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,455,316.36/11,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.27

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