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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,199.03, 16,797.91 and 3,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,199.03, 16,797.91 and 3,407.23 is: 5,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,199.03 : 16,797.91 = 3,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,199.03/16,797.91 = 3,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,199.03x = 16,797.91 × 3,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,199.03x = 57,234,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,234,342.89/11,199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.65

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