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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.22, 17,002.80 and 3,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.22, 17,002.80 and 3,015.23 is: 4,522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.22 : 17,002.80 = 3,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.22/17,002.80 = 3,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.22x = 17,002.80 × 3,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.22x = 51,267,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,267,352.64/11,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.84

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