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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.76, 17,060.64 and 3,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.76, 17,060.64 and 3,581.04 is: 5,371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.76 : 17,060.64 = 3,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.76/17,060.64 = 3,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.76x = 17,060.64 × 3,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.76x = 61,094,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,834.27/11,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.56

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