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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.97, 16,952.84 and 3,508.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.97, 16,952.84 and 3,508.85 is: 5,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.97 : 16,952.84 = 3,508.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.97/16,952.84 = 3,508.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.97x = 16,952.84 × 3,508.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.97x = 59,484,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,484,955.09/11,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.17

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