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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.33, 17,519.92 and 4,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.33, 17,519.92 and 4,650.28 is: 6,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.33 : 17,519.92 = 4,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.33/17,519.92 = 4,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.33x = 17,519.92 × 4,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.33x = 81,472,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,472,567.98/11,674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.78

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