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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753.97, 17,630.55 and 4,731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753.97, 17,630.55 and 4,731.81 is: 7,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753.97 : 17,630.55 = 4,731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753.97/17,630.55 = 4,731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753.97x = 17,630.55 × 4,731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753.97x = 83,424,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,424,412.80/11,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.55

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