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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,291.13, 16,916.61 and 9,630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,291.13, 16,916.61 and 9,630.81 is: 14,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291.13 : 16,916.61 = 9,630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291.13/16,916.61 = 9,630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291.13x = 16,916.61 × 9,630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291.13x = 162,920,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,920,656.75/11,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.08

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