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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.76, 17,076.64 and 3,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.76, 17,076.64 and 3,485.33 is: 5,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.76 : 17,076.64 = 3,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.76/17,076.64 = 3,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.76x = 17,076.64 × 3,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.76x = 59,517,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,517,725.69/11,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.76

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