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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.96, 16,733.52 and 9,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.96, 16,733.52 and 9,425.52 is: 14,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.96 : 16,733.52 = 9,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.96/16,733.52 = 9,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.96x = 16,733.52 × 9,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.96x = 157,722,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722,127.43/11,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.61

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