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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.28, 17,353.76 and 2,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.28, 17,353.76 and 2,804.27 is: 4,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.28 : 17,353.76 = 2,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.28/17,353.76 = 2,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.28x = 17,353.76 × 2,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.28x = 48,664,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664,527.77/11,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.36

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