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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.57, 17,654.33 and 3,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.57, 17,654.33 and 3,004.48 is: 4,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.57 : 17,654.33 = 3,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.57/17,654.33 = 3,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.57x = 17,654.33 × 3,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.57x = 53,042,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,066.38/11,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.71

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