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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.93, 16,639.38 and 3,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.93, 16,639.38 and 3,301.74 is: 4,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.93 : 16,639.38 = 3,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.93/16,639.38 = 3,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.93x = 16,639.38 × 3,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.93x = 54,938,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938,906.52/11,092.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.61

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