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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,654.79, 17,457.52 and 9,424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,654.79, 17,457.52 and 9,424.05 is: 14,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,654.79 : 17,457.52 = 9,424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,654.79/17,457.52 = 9,424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,654.79x = 17,457.52 × 9,424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,654.79x = 164,520,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520,541.36/11,654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.13

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