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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.34, 17,594.06 and 2,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.34, 17,594.06 and 2,964.26 is: 4,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.34 : 17,594.06 = 2,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.34/17,594.06 = 2,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.34x = 17,594.06 × 2,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.34x = 52,153,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,153,368.30/11,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.40

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