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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.10, 17,332.65 and 3,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.10, 17,332.65 and 3,764.70 is: 5,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.10 : 17,332.65 = 3,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.10/17,332.65 = 3,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.10x = 17,332.65 × 3,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.10x = 65,252,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252,227.46/11,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.05

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