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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,125.76, 16,665.85 and 7,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,125.76, 16,665.85 and 7,429.73 is: 11,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,125.76 : 16,665.85 = 7,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,125.76/16,665.85 = 7,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,125.76x = 16,665.85 × 7,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,125.76x = 123,822,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,822,691.68/11,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.37

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