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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,789.93, 17,673.90 and 8,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,789.93, 17,673.90 and 8,093.90 is: 12,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,789.93 : 17,673.90 = 8,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,789.93/17,673.90 = 8,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,789.93x = 17,673.90 × 8,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,789.93x = 143,050,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,050,650.37/11,789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.30

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