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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.22, 17,048.93 and 3,970.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.22, 17,048.93 and 3,970.65 is: 5,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.22 : 17,048.93 = 3,970.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.22/17,048.93 = 3,970.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.22x = 17,048.93 × 3,970.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.22x = 67,695,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695,314.05/11,366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.83

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