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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.93, 17,031.96 and 3,036.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.93, 17,031.96 and 3,036.87 is: 4,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.93 : 17,031.96 = 3,036.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.93/17,031.96 = 3,036.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.93x = 17,031.96 × 3,036.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.93x = 51,723,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,723,848.37/11,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.79

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