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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.28, 15,683.60 and 7,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.28, 15,683.60 and 7,826.36 is: 10,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.28 : 15,683.60 = 7,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.28/15,683.60 = 7,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.28x = 15,683.60 × 7,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.28x = 122,745,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745,499.70/11,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.24

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