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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,209.74, 15,466.33 and 8,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,209.74, 15,466.33 and 8,844.54 is: 12,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,209.74 : 15,466.33 = 8,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,209.74/15,466.33 = 8,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,209.74x = 15,466.33 × 8,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,209.74x = 136,792,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,792,477.64/11,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.01

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