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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.22, 17,005.77 and 2,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.22, 17,005.77 and 2,903.70 is: 4,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.22 : 17,005.77 = 2,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.22/17,005.77 = 2,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.22x = 17,005.77 × 2,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.22x = 49,379,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379,718.12/11,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.54

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