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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.61, 17,654.40 and 3,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.61, 17,654.40 and 3,004.52 is: 4,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.61 : 17,654.40 = 3,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.61/17,654.40 = 3,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.61x = 17,654.40 × 3,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.61x = 53,042,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,997.89/11,769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.78

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