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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.83, 17,026.35 and 3,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.83, 17,026.35 and 3,955.28 is: 5,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.83 : 17,026.35 = 3,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.83/17,026.35 = 3,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.83x = 17,026.35 × 3,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.83x = 67,343,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,343,999.69/11,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.96

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