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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.61, 17,506.64 and 3,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.61, 17,506.64 and 3,774.27 is: 5,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.61 : 17,506.64 = 3,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.61/17,506.64 = 3,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.61x = 17,506.64 × 3,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.61x = 66,074,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,074,786.15/11,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.12

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