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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.54, 17,350.89 and 5,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.54, 17,350.89 and 5,328.28 is: 7,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.54 : 17,350.89 = 5,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.54/17,350.89 = 5,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.54x = 17,350.89 × 5,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.54x = 92,450,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,450,400.17/11,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.92

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