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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.67, 16,619.48 and 4,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.67, 16,619.48 and 4,060.21 is: 6,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.67 : 16,619.48 = 4,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.67/16,619.48 = 4,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.67x = 16,619.48 × 4,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.67x = 67,478,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,478,558.59/11,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.30

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