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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.76, 16,903.14 and 2,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.76, 16,903.14 and 2,948.08 is: 4,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.76 : 16,903.14 = 2,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.76/16,903.14 = 2,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.76x = 16,903.14 × 2,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.76x = 49,831,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831,808.97/11,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.12

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