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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.03, 17,634.19 and 3,435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.03, 17,634.19 and 3,435.65 is: 5,153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.03 : 17,634.19 = 3,435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.03/17,634.19 = 3,435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.03x = 17,634.19 × 3,435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.03x = 60,584,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,584,904.87/11,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.96

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