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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.96, 17,032.26 and 3,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.96, 17,032.26 and 3,961.44 is: 5,940.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.96 : 17,032.26 = 3,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.96/17,032.26 = 3,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.96x = 17,032.26 × 3,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.96x = 67,472,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472,276.05/11,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.00

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