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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.64, 16,733.94 and 8,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.64, 16,733.94 and 8,797.24 is: 13,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.64 : 16,733.94 = 8,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.64/16,733.94 = 8,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.64x = 16,733.94 × 8,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.64x = 147,212,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,212,486.33/11,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.97

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