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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.52, 17,481.40 and 4,735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.52, 17,481.40 and 4,735.24 is: 7,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.52 : 17,481.40 = 4,735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.52/17,481.40 = 4,735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.52x = 17,481.40 × 4,735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.52x = 82,778,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,778,624.54/11,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.62

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