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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.16, 17,654.34 and 3,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.16, 17,654.34 and 3,004.15 is: 4,506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.16 : 17,654.34 = 3,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.16/17,654.34 = 3,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.16x = 17,654.34 × 3,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.16x = 53,036,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,197.24/11,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.37

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