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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,130.80, 16,663.80 and 9,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,130.80, 16,663.80 and 9,964.40 is: 14,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,130.80 : 16,663.80 = 9,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,130.80/16,663.80 = 9,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,130.80x = 16,663.80 × 9,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,130.80x = 166,044,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,044,768.72/11,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.60

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