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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.01, 17,047.81 and 3,964.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.01, 17,047.81 and 3,964.47 is: 5,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.01 : 17,047.81 = 3,964.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.01/17,047.81 = 3,964.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.01x = 17,047.81 × 3,964.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.01x = 67,585,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,585,545.93/11,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.42

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