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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.64, 25,966.92 and 11,000.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.64, 25,966.92 and 11,000.62 is: 16,490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.64 : 25,966.92 = 11,000.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.64/25,966.92 = 11,000.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.64x = 25,966.92 × 11,000.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.64x = 285,652,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,652,219.49/17,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.11

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