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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.32, 17,475.92 and 7,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.32, 17,475.92 and 7,236.64 is: 10,836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.32 : 17,475.92 = 7,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.32/17,475.92 = 7,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.32x = 17,475.92 × 7,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.32x = 126,466,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,466,927.37/11,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.63

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