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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.03, 16,705.95 and 3,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.03, 16,705.95 and 3,741.73 is: 5,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.03 : 16,705.95 = 3,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.03/16,705.95 = 3,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.03x = 16,705.95 × 3,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.03x = 62,509,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,509,154.29/11,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.73

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