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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,304.61, 16,957.72 and 2,984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,304.61, 16,957.72 and 2,984.54 is: 4,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304.61 : 16,957.72 = 2,984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304.61/16,957.72 = 2,984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304.61x = 16,957.72 × 2,984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304.61x = 50,610,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610,993.65/11,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.02

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