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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.31, 17,653.95 and 3,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.31, 17,653.95 and 3,004.23 is: 4,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.31 : 17,653.95 = 3,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.31/17,653.95 = 3,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.31x = 17,653.95 × 3,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.31x = 53,036,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,489.58/11,769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.34

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