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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,413.91, 17,123.39 and 3,517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,413.91, 17,123.39 and 3,517.13 is: 5,276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,413.91 : 17,123.39 = 3,517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,413.91/17,123.39 = 3,517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,413.91x = 17,123.39 × 3,517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,413.91x = 60,225,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225,188.67/11,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.47

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