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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.55, 17,503.36 and 3,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.55, 17,503.36 and 3,773.86 is: 5,659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.55 : 17,503.36 = 3,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.55/17,503.36 = 3,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.55x = 17,503.36 × 3,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.55x = 66,055,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055,176.98/11,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.99

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