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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.70, 16,767.30 and 3,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.70, 16,767.30 and 3,279.20 is: 4,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.70 : 16,767.30 = 3,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.70/16,767.30 = 3,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.70x = 16,767.30 × 3,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.70x = 54,983,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983,330.16/11,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.46

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