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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,017.89, 16,526.84 and 9,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,017.89, 16,526.84 and 9,065.98 is: 13,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,017.89 : 16,526.84 = 9,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,017.89/16,526.84 = 9,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,017.89x = 16,526.84 × 9,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,017.89x = 149,832,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,832,000.90/11,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.97

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