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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,733.48, 17,590.68 and 8,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,733.48, 17,590.68 and 8,026.56 is: 12,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,733.48 : 17,590.68 = 8,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,733.48/17,590.68 = 8,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,733.48x = 17,590.68 × 8,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,733.48x = 141,192,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,192,648.46/11,733.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.31

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