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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.23, 17,653.84 and 3,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.23, 17,653.84 and 3,004.15 is: 4,506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.23 : 17,653.84 = 3,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.23/17,653.84 = 3,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.23x = 17,653.84 × 3,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.23x = 53,034,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034,764.89/11,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.22

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