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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.61, 17,466.80 and 9,967.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.61, 17,466.80 and 9,967.49 is: 14,970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.61 : 17,466.80 = 9,967.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.61/17,466.80 = 9,967.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.61x = 17,466.80 × 9,967.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.61x = 174,100,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,100,104.49/11,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.42

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