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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,485.44, 17,228.43 and 10,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,485.44, 17,228.43 and 10,747.26 is: 16,121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,485.44 : 17,228.43 = 10,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,485.44/17,228.43 = 10,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,485.44x = 17,228.43 × 10,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,485.44x = 185,158,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,158,416.60/11,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,121.14

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