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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.82, 16,881.26 and 6,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.82, 16,881.26 and 6,057.76 is: 9,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.82 : 16,881.26 = 6,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.82/16,881.26 = 6,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.82x = 16,881.26 × 6,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.82x = 102,262,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,262,621.58/11,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.66

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