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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.59, 16,913.04 and 5,356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.59, 16,913.04 and 5,356.74 is: 8,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.59 : 16,913.04 = 5,356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.59/16,913.04 = 5,356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.59x = 16,913.04 × 5,356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.59x = 90,598,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598,667.68/11,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.94

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