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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.96, 16,764.99 and 6,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.96, 16,764.99 and 6,244.83 is: 9,371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.96 : 16,764.99 = 6,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.96/16,764.99 = 6,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.96x = 16,764.99 × 6,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.96x = 104,694,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,694,473.05/11,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.19

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