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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,667.63, 17,499.80 and 3,348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,667.63, 17,499.80 and 3,348.35 is: 5,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667.63 : 17,499.80 = 3,348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667.63/17,499.80 = 3,348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667.63x = 17,499.80 × 3,348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667.63x = 58,595,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595,507.45/11,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.06

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