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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.22, 17,026.42 and 3,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.22, 17,026.42 and 3,955.65 is: 5,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.22 : 17,026.42 = 3,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.22/17,026.42 = 3,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.22x = 17,026.42 × 3,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.22x = 67,350,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,548.38/11,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.33

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