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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.21, 17,372.30 and 10,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.21, 17,372.30 and 10,569.60 is: 15,819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.21 : 17,372.30 = 10,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.21/17,372.30 = 10,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.21x = 17,372.30 × 10,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.21x = 183,618,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,618,262.08/11,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,819.33

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