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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,610.02, 17,415.03 and 2,844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,610.02, 17,415.03 and 2,844.86 is: 4,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,610.02 : 17,415.03 = 2,844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,610.02/17,415.03 = 2,844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,610.02x = 17,415.03 × 2,844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,610.02x = 49,543,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,543,322.25/11,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.29

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