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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.90, 17,692.62 and 4,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.90, 17,692.62 and 4,004.52 is: 6,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.90 : 17,692.62 = 4,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.90/17,692.62 = 4,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.90x = 17,692.62 × 4,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.90x = 70,850,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,850,450.64/11,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.36

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