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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.93, 17,031.26 and 3,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.93, 17,031.26 and 3,967.58 is: 5,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.93 : 17,031.26 = 3,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.93/17,031.26 = 3,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.93x = 17,031.26 × 3,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.93x = 67,572,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,572,939.05/11,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.69

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