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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.08, 26,079.48 and 11,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.08, 26,079.48 and 11,539.44 is: 17,315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.08 : 26,079.48 = 11,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.08/26,079.48 = 11,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.08x = 26,079.48 × 11,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.08x = 300,942,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,942,594.69/17,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.37

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