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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,807.07, 17,710.71 and 3,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,807.07, 17,710.71 and 3,041.73 is: 4,562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,807.07 : 17,710.71 = 3,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,807.07/17,710.71 = 3,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,807.07x = 17,710.71 × 3,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,807.07x = 53,871,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,871,197.93/11,807.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.62

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