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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.82, 17,744.22 and 3,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.82, 17,744.22 and 3,063.90 is: 4,596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.82 : 17,744.22 = 3,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.82/17,744.22 = 3,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.82x = 17,744.22 × 3,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.82x = 54,366,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366,515.66/11,828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.11

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