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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.88, 16,664.82 and 2,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.88, 16,664.82 and 2,901.88 is: 4,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.88 : 16,664.82 = 2,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.88/16,664.82 = 2,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.88x = 16,664.82 × 2,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.88x = 48,359,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,307.86/11,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.82

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