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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,143.68, 16,719.36 and 3,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,143.68, 16,719.36 and 3,354.24 is: 5,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,143.68 : 16,719.36 = 3,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,143.68/16,719.36 = 3,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,143.68x = 16,719.36 × 3,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,143.68x = 56,080,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080,746.09/11,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.52

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