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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.80, 16,949.70 and 9,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.80, 16,949.70 and 9,112.80 is: 13,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.80 : 16,949.70 = 9,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.80/16,949.70 = 9,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.80x = 16,949.70 × 9,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.80x = 154,459,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,459,226.16/11,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.20

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