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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.91, 17,005.52 and 5,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.91, 17,005.52 and 5,095.56 is: 7,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.91 : 17,005.52 = 5,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.91/17,005.52 = 5,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.91x = 17,005.52 × 5,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.91x = 86,652,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,652,724.00/11,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.72

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