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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.95, 15,410.86 and 8,935.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.95, 15,410.86 and 8,935.95 is: 12,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.95 : 15,410.86 = 8,935.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.95/15,410.86 = 8,935.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.95x = 15,410.86 × 8,935.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.95x = 137,710,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,710,709.87/11,170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.58

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