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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.76, 16,657.86 and 3,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.76, 16,657.86 and 3,314.36 is: 4,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.76 : 16,657.86 = 3,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.76/16,657.86 = 3,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.76x = 16,657.86 × 3,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.76x = 55,210,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210,144.87/11,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.75

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