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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.80, 17,328.76 and 8,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.80, 17,328.76 and 8,964.84 is: 13,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.80 : 17,328.76 = 8,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.80/17,328.76 = 8,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.80x = 17,328.76 × 8,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.80x = 155,349,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,349,560.80/11,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.16

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