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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.29, 16,947.03 and 3,504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.29, 16,947.03 and 3,504.01 is: 5,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.29 : 16,947.03 = 3,504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.29/16,947.03 = 3,504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.29x = 16,947.03 × 3,504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.29x = 59,382,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,562.59/11,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.35

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