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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,703.64, 17,568.96 and 9,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,703.64, 17,568.96 and 9,246.64 is: 13,880.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,703.64 : 17,568.96 = 9,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,703.64/17,568.96 = 9,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,703.64x = 17,568.96 × 9,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,703.64x = 162,453,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,453,848.29/11,703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.63

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