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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.61, 16,810.91 and 3,415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.61, 16,810.91 and 3,415.03 is: 5,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.61 : 16,810.91 = 3,415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.61/16,810.91 = 3,415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.61x = 16,810.91 × 3,415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.61x = 57,409,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,409,715.68/11,205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.30

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