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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.92, 23,926.50 and 11,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.92, 23,926.50 and 11,386.76 is: 15,702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.92 : 23,926.50 = 11,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.92/23,926.50 = 11,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.92x = 23,926.50 × 11,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.92x = 272,445,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,445,313.14/17,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.97

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