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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,553.96, 17,348.22 and 11,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,553.96, 17,348.22 and 11,150.76 is: 16,742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,553.96 : 17,348.22 = 11,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,553.96/17,348.22 = 11,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,553.96x = 17,348.22 × 11,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,553.96x = 193,445,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,445,837.65/11,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,742.82

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