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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.82, 16,910.34 and 2,953.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.82, 16,910.34 and 2,953.77 is: 4,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.82 : 16,910.34 = 2,953.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.82/16,910.34 = 2,953.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.82x = 16,910.34 × 2,953.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.82x = 49,949,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949,180.49/11,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.55

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