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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,778.03, 17,667.65 and 3,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,778.03, 17,667.65 and 3,013.02 is: 4,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,778.03 : 17,667.65 = 3,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,778.03/17,667.65 = 3,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,778.03x = 17,667.65 × 3,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,778.03x = 53,232,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,232,990.34/11,778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.69

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