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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,300.85, 16,946.42 and 3,510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,300.85, 16,946.42 and 3,510.27 is: 5,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,300.85 : 16,946.42 = 3,510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,300.85/16,946.42 = 3,510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,300.85x = 16,946.42 × 3,510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,300.85x = 59,486,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486,492.18/11,300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.90

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