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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.76, 17,065.31 and 3,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.76, 17,065.31 and 3,984.19 is: 5,972.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.76 : 17,065.31 = 3,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.76/17,065.31 = 3,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.76x = 17,065.31 × 3,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.76x = 67,991,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991,342.16/11,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.66

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