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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.73, 17,046.47 and 3,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.73, 17,046.47 and 3,466.94 is: 5,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.73 : 17,046.47 = 3,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.73/17,046.47 = 3,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.73x = 17,046.47 × 3,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.73x = 59,099,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,099,088.70/11,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.68

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