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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.92, 16,725.94 and 3,753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.92, 16,725.94 and 3,753.18 is: 5,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.92 : 16,725.94 = 3,753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.92/16,725.94 = 3,753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.92x = 16,725.94 × 3,753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.92x = 62,775,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,775,463.49/11,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.63

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