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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,829.91, 16,333.48 and 7,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,829.91, 16,333.48 and 7,355.67 is: 10,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,829.91 : 16,333.48 = 7,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,829.91/16,333.48 = 7,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,829.91x = 16,333.48 × 7,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,829.91x = 120,143,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,143,688.83/11,829.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.93

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