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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,255.55, 16,883.32 and 2,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,255.55, 16,883.32 and 2,935.54 is: 4,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,255.55 : 16,883.32 = 2,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,255.55/16,883.32 = 2,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,255.55x = 16,883.32 × 2,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,255.55x = 49,561,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561,661.19/11,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.31

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