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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,784.22, 17,675.92 and 3,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,784.22, 17,675.92 and 3,019.21 is: 4,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,784.22 : 17,675.92 = 3,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,784.22/17,675.92 = 3,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,784.22x = 17,675.92 × 3,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,784.22x = 53,367,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,367,314.42/11,784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.71

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