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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,589.91, 60,884.71 and 11,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,589.91, 60,884.71 and 11,007.66 is: 16,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,589.91 : 60,884.71 = 11,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,589.91/60,884.71 = 11,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,589.91x = 60,884.71 × 11,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,589.91x = 670,198,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,198,186.88/40,589.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.45

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