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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.30, 25,943.70 and 11,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.30, 25,943.70 and 11,063.92 is: 16,569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.30 : 25,943.70 = 11,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.30/25,943.70 = 11,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.30x = 25,943.70 × 11,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.30x = 287,039,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,039,021.30/17,323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.53

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