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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.04, 17,629.92 and 3,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.04, 17,629.92 and 3,435.20 is: 5,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.04 : 17,629.92 = 3,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.04/17,629.92 = 3,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.04x = 17,629.92 × 3,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.04x = 60,562,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,301.18/11,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.03

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