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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.04, 16,727.52 and 3,754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.04, 16,727.52 and 3,754.25 is: 5,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.04 : 16,727.52 = 3,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.04/16,727.52 = 3,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.04x = 16,727.52 × 3,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.04x = 62,799,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799,291.96/11,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.20

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