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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.33, 17,022.96 and 10,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.33, 17,022.96 and 10,972.26 is: 16,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.33 : 17,022.96 = 10,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.33/17,022.96 = 10,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.33x = 17,022.96 × 10,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.33x = 186,780,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,780,343.09/11,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.78

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