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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,414.72, 17,122.08 and 3,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,414.72, 17,122.08 and 3,623.54 is: 5,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,414.72 : 17,122.08 = 3,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,414.72/17,122.08 = 3,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,414.72x = 17,122.08 × 3,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,414.72x = 62,042,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,042,456.15/11,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.30

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