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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,710.63, 17,583.77 and 10,229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,710.63, 17,583.77 and 10,229.01 is: 15,359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,710.63 : 17,583.77 = 10,229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,710.63/17,583.77 = 10,229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,710.63x = 17,583.77 × 10,229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,710.63x = 179,864,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,864,559.17/11,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.08

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