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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,179.03, 16,767.52 and 3,782.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,179.03, 16,767.52 and 3,782.65 is: 5,673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,179.03 : 16,767.52 = 3,782.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,179.03/16,767.52 = 3,782.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,179.03x = 16,767.52 × 3,782.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,179.03x = 63,425,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,425,575.69/11,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.62

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