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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,367.76, 17,062.71 and 6,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,367.76, 17,062.71 and 6,993.76 is: 10,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,367.76 : 17,062.71 = 6,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,367.76/17,062.71 = 6,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,367.76x = 17,062.71 × 6,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,367.76x = 119,332,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,332,498.69/11,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.45

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