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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.02, 17,062.70 and 6,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.02, 17,062.70 and 6,994.02 is: 10,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.02 : 17,062.70 = 6,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.02/17,062.70 = 6,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.02x = 17,062.70 × 6,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.02x = 119,336,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,336,830.08/11,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.59

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