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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.54, 17,176.76 and 6,710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.54, 17,176.76 and 6,710.34 is: 10,065.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.54 : 17,176.76 = 6,710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.54/17,176.76 = 6,710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.54x = 17,176.76 × 6,710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.54x = 115,261,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,261,899.70/11,451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.19

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