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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,125.80, 16,688.53 and 2,805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,125.80, 16,688.53 and 2,805.76 is: 4,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,125.80 : 16,688.53 = 2,805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,125.80/16,688.53 = 2,805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,125.80x = 16,688.53 × 2,805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,125.80x = 46,823,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,926.49/11,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.59

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