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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.97, 17,026.53 and 3,953.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.97, 17,026.53 and 3,953.85 is: 5,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.97 : 17,026.53 = 3,953.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.97/17,026.53 = 3,953.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.97x = 17,026.53 × 3,953.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.97x = 67,320,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,320,345.64/11,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.85

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