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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,070.94, 16,609.29 and 3,279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,070.94, 16,609.29 and 3,279.73 is: 4,920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,070.94 : 16,609.29 = 3,279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,070.94/16,609.29 = 3,279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,070.94x = 16,609.29 × 3,279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,070.94x = 54,473,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,986.69/11,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.45

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