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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,736.93, 17,614.23 and 9,097.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,736.93, 17,614.23 and 9,097.98 is: 13,653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,736.93 : 17,614.23 = 9,097.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,736.93/17,614.23 = 9,097.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,736.93x = 17,614.23 × 9,097.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,736.93x = 160,253,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,253,912.26/11,736.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.82

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