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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.93, 16,952.90 and 6,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.93, 16,952.90 and 6,371.87 is: 9,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.93 : 16,952.90 = 6,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.93/16,952.90 = 6,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.93x = 16,952.90 × 6,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.93x = 108,021,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,021,558.30/11,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.80

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