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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.70, 17,499.29 and 3,347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.70, 17,499.29 and 3,347.83 is: 5,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.70 : 17,499.29 = 3,347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.70/17,499.29 = 3,347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.70x = 17,499.29 × 3,347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.70x = 58,584,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,587.55/11,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.23

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