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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.57, 17,690.52 and 3,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.57, 17,690.52 and 3,473.33 is: 5,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.57 : 17,690.52 = 3,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.57/17,690.52 = 3,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.57x = 17,690.52 × 3,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.57x = 61,445,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,013.83/11,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.16

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