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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.56, 16,743.88 and 6,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.56, 16,743.88 and 6,233.74 is: 9,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.56 : 16,743.88 = 6,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.56/16,743.88 = 6,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.56x = 16,743.88 × 6,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.56x = 104,376,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,376,994.51/11,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.31

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