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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.64, 16,966.68 and 8,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.64, 16,966.68 and 8,030.73 is: 12,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.64 : 16,966.68 = 8,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.64/16,966.68 = 8,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.64x = 16,966.68 × 8,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.64x = 136,254,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,254,826.08/11,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.53

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