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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.61, 16,654.77 and 3,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.61, 16,654.77 and 3,707.88 is: 5,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.61 : 16,654.77 = 3,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.61/16,654.77 = 3,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.61x = 16,654.77 × 3,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.61x = 61,753,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753,888.59/11,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.60

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