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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.23, 16,743.99 and 7,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.23, 16,743.99 and 7,013.13 is: 10,512.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.23 : 16,743.99 = 7,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.23/16,743.99 = 7,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.23x = 16,743.99 × 7,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.23x = 117,427,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,427,778.59/11,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.57

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