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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.91, 16,747.53 and 6,240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.91, 16,747.53 and 6,240.07 is: 9,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.91 : 16,747.53 = 6,240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.91/16,747.53 = 6,240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.91x = 16,747.53 × 6,240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.91x = 104,505,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,505,759.53/11,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.01

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