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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329, 17,001.18 and 4,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329, 17,001.18 and 4,033 is: 6,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329 : 17,001.18 = 4,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329/17,001.18 = 4,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329x = 17,001.18 × 4,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329x = 68,565,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,565,758.94/11,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.23

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