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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.73, 17,044.97 and 3,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.73, 17,044.97 and 3,465.94 is: 5,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.73 : 17,044.97 = 3,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.73/17,044.97 = 3,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.73x = 17,044.97 × 3,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.73x = 59,076,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,076,815.34/11,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.17

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