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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.27, 16,893.70 and 3,867.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.27, 16,893.70 and 3,867.63 is: 5,800.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.27 : 16,893.70 = 3,867.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.27/16,893.70 = 3,867.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.27x = 16,893.70 × 3,867.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.27x = 65,338,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338,580.93/11,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.00

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