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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,395.82, 17,093.12 and 3,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,395.82, 17,093.12 and 3,604.02 is: 5,405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,395.82 : 17,093.12 = 3,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,395.82/17,093.12 = 3,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,395.82x = 17,093.12 × 3,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,395.82x = 61,603,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603,928.32/11,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.84

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