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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.22, 16,724.03 and 8,814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.22, 16,724.03 and 8,814.74 is: 13,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.22 : 16,724.03 = 8,814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.22/16,724.03 = 8,814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.22x = 16,724.03 × 8,814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.22x = 147,417,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,417,848.51/11,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.22

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