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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,199.73, 16,794.73 and 3,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,199.73, 16,794.73 and 3,406.72 is: 5,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,199.73 : 16,794.73 = 3,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,199.73/16,794.73 = 3,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,199.73x = 16,794.73 × 3,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,199.73x = 57,214,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,942.59/11,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.60

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