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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.44, 16,902.14 and 2,947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.44, 16,902.14 and 2,947.42 is: 4,421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.44 : 16,902.14 = 2,947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.44/16,902.14 = 2,947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.44x = 16,902.14 × 2,947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.44x = 49,817,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,817,705.48/11,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.39

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