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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.73, 16,922.93 and 4,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.73, 16,922.93 and 4,710.15 is: 7,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.73 : 16,922.93 = 4,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.73/16,922.93 = 4,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.73x = 16,922.93 × 4,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.73x = 79,709,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,709,515.19/11,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.86

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