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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,710.05, 17,565.98 and 3,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,710.05, 17,565.98 and 3,390.19 is: 5,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,710.05 : 17,565.98 = 3,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,710.05/17,565.98 = 3,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,710.05x = 17,565.98 × 3,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,710.05x = 59,551,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,551,930.38/11,710.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.54

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