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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.54, 16,773.96 and 6,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.54, 16,773.96 and 6,799.08 is: 10,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.54 : 16,773.96 = 6,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.54/16,773.96 = 6,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.54x = 16,773.96 × 6,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.54x = 114,047,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,047,495.96/11,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.36

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