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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,763.93, 17,645.78 and 2,998.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,763.93, 17,645.78 and 2,998.82 is: 4,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,763.93 : 17,645.78 = 2,998.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,763.93/17,645.78 = 2,998.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,763.93x = 17,645.78 × 2,998.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,763.93x = 52,916,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916,414.76/11,763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.19

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