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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.97, 17,110.89 and 3,089.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.97, 17,110.89 and 3,089.73 is: 4,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.97 : 17,110.89 = 3,089.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.97/17,110.89 = 3,089.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.97x = 17,110.89 × 3,089.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.97x = 52,868,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,868,030.16/11,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.90

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