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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.53, 17,404.75 and 3,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.53, 17,404.75 and 3,708.19 is: 5,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.53 : 17,404.75 = 3,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.53/17,404.75 = 3,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.53x = 17,404.75 × 3,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.53x = 64,540,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540,032.88/11,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.19

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