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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.76, 17,043.24 and 3,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.76, 17,043.24 and 3,570.08 is: 5,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.76 : 17,043.24 = 3,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.76/17,043.24 = 3,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.76x = 17,043.24 × 3,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.76x = 60,845,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,845,730.26/11,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.25

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