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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,666.65, 60,998.18 and 11,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,666.65, 60,998.18 and 11,084.48 is: 16,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,666.65 : 60,998.18 = 11,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,666.65/60,998.18 = 11,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,666.65x = 60,998.18 × 11,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,666.65x = 676,133,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,133,244.89/40,666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.23

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