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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.29, 17,505.02 and 3,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.29, 17,505.02 and 3,348.33 is: 5,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.29 : 17,505.02 = 3,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.29/17,505.02 = 3,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.29x = 17,505.02 × 3,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.29x = 58,612,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,612,566.87/11,668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.24

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