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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.73, 16,906.86 and 5,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.73, 16,906.86 and 5,027.09 is: 7,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.73 : 16,906.86 = 5,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.73/16,906.86 = 5,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.73x = 16,906.86 × 5,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.73x = 84,992,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,992,222.30/11,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.98

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