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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,118.76, 16,673.24 and 3,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,118.76, 16,673.24 and 3,325.74 is: 4,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,118.76 : 16,673.24 = 3,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,118.76/16,673.24 = 3,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,118.76x = 16,673.24 × 3,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,118.76x = 55,450,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,861.20/11,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.14

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