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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,557.76, 17,332.92 and 3,764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,557.76, 17,332.92 and 3,764.75 is: 5,645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,557.76 : 17,332.92 = 3,764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,557.76/17,332.92 = 3,764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,557.76x = 17,332.92 × 3,764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,557.76x = 65,254,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254,110.57/11,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.91

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