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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.92, 16,867.70 and 6,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.92, 16,867.70 and 6,054.68 is: 9,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.92 : 16,867.70 = 6,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.92/16,867.70 = 6,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.92x = 16,867.70 × 6,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.92x = 102,128,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,128,525.84/11,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.12

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