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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.95, 16,900.41 and 2,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.95, 16,900.41 and 2,946.93 is: 4,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.95 : 16,900.41 = 2,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.95/16,900.41 = 2,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.95x = 16,900.41 × 2,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.95x = 49,804,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,804,325.24/11,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.39

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