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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.52, 23,927.70 and 11,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.52, 23,927.70 and 11,062.54 is: 15,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.52 : 23,927.70 = 11,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.52/23,927.70 = 11,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.52x = 23,927.70 × 11,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.52x = 264,701,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,701,138.36/17,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.61

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