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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.92, 23,927.88 and 11,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.92, 23,927.88 and 11,387.76 is: 15,704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.92 : 23,927.88 = 11,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.92/23,927.88 = 11,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.92x = 23,927.88 × 11,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.92x = 272,484,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,484,954.75/17,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.35

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