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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.92, 16,920.90 and 6,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.92, 16,920.90 and 6,013.44 is: 9,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.92 : 16,920.90 = 6,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.92/16,920.90 = 6,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.92x = 16,920.90 × 6,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.92x = 101,752,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,752,816.90/11,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.71

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