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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,090.73, 16,635.89 and 3,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,090.73, 16,635.89 and 3,695.73 is: 5,543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,090.73 : 16,635.89 = 3,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,090.73/16,635.89 = 3,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,090.73x = 16,635.89 × 3,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,090.73x = 61,481,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,739.27/11,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.53

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