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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.56, 17,697.34 and 4,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.56, 17,697.34 and 4,009.04 is: 6,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.56 : 17,697.34 = 4,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.56/17,697.34 = 4,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.56x = 17,697.34 × 4,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.56x = 70,949,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,949,343.95/11,805.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.82

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