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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.39, 17,022.60 and 3,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.39, 17,022.60 and 3,951.08 is: 5,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.39 : 17,022.60 = 3,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.39/17,022.60 = 3,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.39x = 17,022.60 × 3,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.39x = 67,257,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,257,569.30/11,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.62

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