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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,381.02, 17,074.83 and 8,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,381.02, 17,074.83 and 8,264.14 is: 12,398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,381.02 : 17,074.83 = 8,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,381.02/17,074.83 = 8,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,381.02x = 17,074.83 × 8,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,381.02x = 141,108,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108,785.60/11,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.61

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