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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.47, 16,747.25 and 3,267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.47, 16,747.25 and 3,267.75 is: 4,900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.47 : 16,747.25 = 3,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.47/16,747.25 = 3,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.47x = 16,747.25 × 3,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.47x = 54,725,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,809.85/11,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.47

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