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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.28, 17,034.24 and 2,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.28, 17,034.24 and 2,922.72 is: 4,384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.28 : 17,034.24 = 2,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.28/17,034.24 = 2,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.28x = 17,034.24 × 2,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.28x = 49,786,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786,313.93/11,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.03

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