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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.66, 17,053.84 and 4,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.66, 17,053.84 and 4,795.26 is: 7,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.66 : 17,053.84 = 4,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.66/17,053.84 = 4,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.66x = 17,053.84 × 4,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.66x = 81,777,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,777,596.80/11,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.72

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