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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.63, 24,764.93 and 11,137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.63, 24,764.93 and 11,137.11 is: 15,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.63 : 24,764.93 = 11,137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.63/24,764.93 = 11,137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.63x = 24,764.93 × 11,137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.63x = 275,809,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,809,749.55/17,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.19

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