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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.03, 16,725.05 and 3,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.03, 16,725.05 and 3,358.84 is: 5,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.03 : 16,725.05 = 3,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.03/16,725.05 = 3,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.03x = 16,725.05 × 3,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.03x = 56,176,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176,766.94/11,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.26

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