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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.03, 17,580.89 and 4,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.03, 17,580.89 and 4,323.53 is: 6,486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.03 : 17,580.89 = 4,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.03/17,580.89 = 4,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.03x = 17,580.89 × 4,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.03x = 76,011,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,011,428.25/11,719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.15

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