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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.03, 16,750.95 and 3,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.03, 16,750.95 and 3,771.73 is: 5,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.03 : 16,750.95 = 3,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.03/16,750.95 = 3,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.03x = 16,750.95 × 3,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.03x = 63,180,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,180,060.64/11,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.73

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