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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.76, 17,094.52 and 3,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.76, 17,094.52 and 3,076.66 is: 4,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.76 : 17,094.52 = 3,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.76/17,094.52 = 3,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.76x = 17,094.52 × 3,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.76x = 52,594,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594,025.90/11,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.82

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