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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.55, 16,996.41 and 10,707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.55, 16,996.41 and 10,707.21 is: 16,061.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.55 : 16,996.41 = 10,707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.55/16,996.41 = 10,707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.55x = 16,996.41 × 10,707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.55x = 181,984,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,984,131.12/11,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.37

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