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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.73, 17,704.46 and 3,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.73, 17,704.46 and 3,483.54 is: 5,224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.73 : 17,704.46 = 3,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.73/17,704.46 = 3,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.73x = 17,704.46 × 3,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.73x = 61,674,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674,194.59/11,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.09

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