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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,459.76, 17,210.09 and 9,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,459.76, 17,210.09 and 9,383.73 is: 14,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,459.76 : 17,210.09 = 9,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,459.76/17,210.09 = 9,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,459.76x = 17,210.09 × 9,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,459.76x = 161,494,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,494,837.84/11,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.34

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