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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.93, 16,900.65 and 3,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.93, 16,900.65 and 3,475.75 is: 5,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.93 : 16,900.65 = 3,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.93/16,900.65 = 3,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.93x = 16,900.65 × 3,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.93x = 58,742,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,742,434.24/11,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.70

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