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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.62, 17,110.82 and 4,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.62, 17,110.82 and 4,012.73 is: 6,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.62 : 17,110.82 = 4,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.62/17,110.82 = 4,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.62x = 17,110.82 × 4,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.62x = 68,660,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,660,995.12/11,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.40

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