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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.26, 17,663.06 and 2,890.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.26, 17,663.06 and 2,890.62 is: 4,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.26 : 17,663.06 = 2,890.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.26/17,663.06 = 2,890.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.26x = 17,663.06 × 2,890.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.26x = 51,057,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,057,201.72/11,775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.97

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