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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.09, 17,704.42 and 3,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.09, 17,704.42 and 3,483.70 is: 5,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.09 : 17,704.42 = 3,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.09/17,704.42 = 3,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.09x = 17,704.42 × 3,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.09x = 61,676,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676,887.95/11,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.04

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