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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.27, 17,505.40 and 3,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.27, 17,505.40 and 3,348.86 is: 5,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.27 : 17,505.40 = 3,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.27/17,505.40 = 3,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.27x = 17,505.40 × 3,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.27x = 58,623,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,623,133.84/11,668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.15

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