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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.03, 16,918.45 and 6,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.03, 16,918.45 and 6,277.24 is: 9,414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.03 : 16,918.45 = 6,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.03/16,918.45 = 6,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.03x = 16,918.45 × 6,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.03x = 106,201,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,201,171.08/11,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.14

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