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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.08, 17,204.90 and 7,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.08, 17,204.90 and 7,022.81 is: 10,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.08 : 17,204.90 = 7,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.08/17,204.90 = 7,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.08x = 17,204.90 × 7,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.08x = 120,826,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,826,804.34/11,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.44

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