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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.74, 16,705.19 and 9,774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.74, 16,705.19 and 9,774.77 is: 14,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.74 : 16,705.19 = 9,774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.74/16,705.19 = 9,774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.74x = 16,705.19 × 9,774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.74x = 163,289,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,289,257.66/11,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.31

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