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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.66, 16,971.12 and 9,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.66, 16,971.12 and 9,357.12 is: 14,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.66 : 16,971.12 = 9,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.66/16,971.12 = 9,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.66x = 16,971.12 × 9,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.66x = 158,800,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,800,806.37/11,328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.62

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