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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.98, 17,654.96 and 3,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.98, 17,654.96 and 3,004.90 is: 4,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.98 : 17,654.96 = 3,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.98/17,654.96 = 3,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.98x = 17,654.96 × 3,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.98x = 53,051,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051,352.68/11,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.34

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