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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.44, 17,006.76 and 3,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.44, 17,006.76 and 3,950.82 is: 5,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.44 : 17,006.76 = 3,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.44/17,006.76 = 3,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.44x = 17,006.76 × 3,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.44x = 67,190,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190,647.54/11,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.65

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