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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.28, 17,047.15 and 6,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.28, 17,047.15 and 6,936.10 is: 10,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.28 : 17,047.15 = 6,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.28/17,047.15 = 6,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.28x = 17,047.15 × 6,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.28x = 118,240,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,240,737.12/11,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.71

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