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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,203, 16,806.32 and 3,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,203, 16,806.32 and 3,410 is: 5,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,203 : 16,806.32 = 3,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,203/16,806.32 = 3,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,203x = 16,806.32 × 3,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,203x = 57,309,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,309,551.20/11,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.55

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