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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.53, 17,190.63 and 3,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.53, 17,190.63 and 3,560.76 is: 5,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.53 : 17,190.63 = 3,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.53/17,190.63 = 3,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.53x = 17,190.63 × 3,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.53x = 61,211,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211,707.68/11,458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.02

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