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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.98, 17,590.32 and 4,708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.98, 17,590.32 and 4,708.43 is: 7,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.98 : 17,590.32 = 4,708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.98/17,590.32 = 4,708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.98x = 17,590.32 × 4,708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.98x = 82,822,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,822,702.45/11,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.18

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