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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,207.68, 16,813.73 and 3,310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,207.68, 16,813.73 and 3,310.33 is: 4,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,207.68 : 16,813.73 = 3,310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,207.68/16,813.73 = 3,310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,207.68x = 16,813.73 × 3,310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,207.68x = 55,658,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,948.66/11,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.14

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