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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.92, 16,799.60 and 3,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.92, 16,799.60 and 3,406.28 is: 5,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.92 : 16,799.60 = 3,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.92/16,799.60 = 3,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.92x = 16,799.60 × 3,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.92x = 57,224,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224,141.49/11,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.25

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