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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.62, 17,017.29 and 4,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.62, 17,017.29 and 4,769.28 is: 7,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.62 : 17,017.29 = 4,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.62/17,017.29 = 4,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.62x = 17,017.29 × 4,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.62x = 81,160,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,160,220.85/11,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.96

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