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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.90, 17,477.91 and 8,195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.90, 17,477.91 and 8,195.94 is: 12,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.90 : 17,477.91 = 8,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.90/17,477.91 = 8,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.90x = 17,477.91 × 8,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.90x = 143,247,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,247,901.69/11,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.25

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