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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.03, 24,692.76 and 11,180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.03, 24,692.76 and 11,180.99 is: 15,431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.03 : 24,692.76 = 11,180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.03/24,692.76 = 11,180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.03x = 24,692.76 × 11,180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.03x = 276,089,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,089,379.17/17,891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.73

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