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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.43, 17,053.46 and 4,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.43, 17,053.46 and 4,795.02 is: 7,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.43 : 17,053.46 = 4,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.43/17,053.46 = 4,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.43x = 17,053.46 × 4,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.43x = 81,771,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,771,572.53/11,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.34

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