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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.06, 17,366.22 and 8,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.06, 17,366.22 and 8,982.24 is: 13,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.06 : 17,366.22 = 8,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.06/17,366.22 = 8,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.06x = 17,366.22 × 8,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.06x = 155,987,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,987,555.93/11,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.41

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