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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.22, 17,005.82 and 3,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.22, 17,005.82 and 3,941.24 is: 5,912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.22 : 17,005.82 = 3,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.22/17,005.82 = 3,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.22x = 17,005.82 × 3,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.22x = 67,023,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023,913.28/11,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.37

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