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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.63, 16,754.00 and 2,849.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.63, 16,754.00 and 2,849.85 is: 4,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.63 : 16,754.00 = 2,849.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.63/16,754.00 = 2,849.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.63x = 16,754.00 × 2,849.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.63x = 47,746,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746,372.65/11,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.66

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