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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.84, 16,709.76 and 6,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.84, 16,709.76 and 6,213.24 is: 9,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.84 : 16,709.76 = 6,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.84/16,709.76 = 6,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.84x = 16,709.76 × 6,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.84x = 103,821,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,821,749.22/11,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.34

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