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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.68, 16,926.47 and 9,637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.68, 16,926.47 and 9,637.38 is: 14,438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.68 : 16,926.47 = 9,637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.68/16,926.47 = 9,637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.68x = 16,926.47 × 9,637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.68x = 163,126,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,126,811.40/11,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.97

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