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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.73, 17,010.68 and 9,700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.73, 17,010.68 and 9,700.25 is: 14,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.73 : 17,010.68 = 9,700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.73/17,010.68 = 9,700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.73x = 17,010.68 × 9,700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.73x = 165,007,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,007,715.12/11,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,539.75

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