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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.21, 26,048.61 and 11,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.21, 26,048.61 and 11,099.94 is: 16,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.21 : 26,048.61 = 11,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.21/26,048.61 = 11,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.21x = 26,048.61 × 11,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.21x = 289,138,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,138,008.08/17,337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,677.31

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