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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.74, 17,033.10 and 6,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.74, 17,033.10 and 6,679.92 is: 10,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.74 : 17,033.10 = 6,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.74/17,033.10 = 6,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.74x = 17,033.10 × 6,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.74x = 113,779,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,779,745.35/11,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.99

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