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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,583.79, 17,396.74 and 11,113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,583.79, 17,396.74 and 11,113.99 is: 16,691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,583.79 : 17,396.74 = 11,113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,583.79/17,396.74 = 11,113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,583.79x = 17,396.74 × 11,113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,583.79x = 193,347,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,347,107.41/11,583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.19

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