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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.93, 17,635.43 and 6,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.93, 17,635.43 and 6,209.48 is: 9,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.93 : 17,635.43 = 6,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.93/17,635.43 = 6,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.93x = 17,635.43 × 6,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.93x = 109,506,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,506,909.49/11,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.04

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