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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,365.04, 17,036.56 and 6,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,365.04, 17,036.56 and 6,983.76 is: 10,468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,365.04 : 17,036.56 = 6,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,365.04/17,036.56 = 6,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,365.04x = 17,036.56 × 6,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,365.04x = 118,979,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,979,246.27/11,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.88

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