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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,326.64, 16,965.18 and 8,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,326.64, 16,965.18 and 8,029.73 is: 12,027.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326.64 : 16,965.18 = 8,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326.64/16,965.18 = 8,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326.64x = 16,965.18 × 8,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326.64x = 136,225,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,225,814.80/11,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.03

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