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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.67, 17,459.55 and 4,719.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.67, 17,459.55 and 4,719.03 is: 7,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.67 : 17,459.55 = 4,719.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.67/17,459.55 = 4,719.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.67x = 17,459.55 × 4,719.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.67x = 82,392,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,392,140.24/11,639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.56

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