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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.63, 23,942.51 and 11,065.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.63, 23,942.51 and 11,065.65 is: 15,270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.63 : 23,942.51 = 11,065.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.63/23,942.51 = 11,065.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.63x = 23,942.51 × 11,065.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.63x = 264,939,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,939,435.78/17,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.61

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