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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,375.08, 17,062.62 and 3,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,375.08, 17,062.62 and 3,584.68 is: 5,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,375.08 : 17,062.62 = 3,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,375.08/17,062.62 = 3,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,375.08x = 17,062.62 × 3,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,375.08x = 61,164,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,032.66/11,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.02

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