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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.30, 16,849.95 and 9,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.30, 16,849.95 and 9,969.70 is: 14,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.30 : 16,849.95 = 9,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.30/16,849.95 = 9,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.30x = 16,849.95 × 9,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.30x = 167,988,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,988,946.52/11,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.55

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