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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,302.88, 16,955.33 and 3,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,302.88, 16,955.33 and 3,511.76 is: 5,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,302.88 : 16,955.33 = 3,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,302.88/16,955.33 = 3,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,302.88x = 16,955.33 × 3,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,302.88x = 59,542,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542,947.35/11,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.95

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