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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.92, 16,719.96 and 6,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.92, 16,719.96 and 6,225.92 is: 9,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.92 : 16,719.96 = 6,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.92/16,719.96 = 6,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.92x = 16,719.96 × 6,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.92x = 104,097,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,097,133.36/11,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.78

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