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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.11, 17,406.63 and 6,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.11, 17,406.63 and 6,047.28 is: 9,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.11 : 17,406.63 = 6,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.11/17,406.63 = 6,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.11x = 17,406.63 × 6,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.11x = 105,262,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,262,765.47/11,590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.12

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