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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.92, 17,991.50 and 11,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.92, 17,991.50 and 11,164.74 is: 15,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.92 : 17,991.50 = 11,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.92/17,991.50 = 11,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.92x = 17,991.50 × 11,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.92x = 200,870,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,870,419.71/13,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.00

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