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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,632.10, 17,448.34 and 10,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,632.10, 17,448.34 and 10,729.34 is: 16,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,632.10 : 17,448.34 = 10,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,632.10/17,448.34 = 10,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,632.10x = 17,448.34 × 10,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,632.10x = 187,209,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,209,172.30/11,632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.19

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