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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,829.21, 17,710.88 and 9,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,829.21, 17,710.88 and 9,594.69 is: 14,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,829.21 : 17,710.88 = 9,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,829.21/17,710.88 = 9,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,829.21x = 17,710.88 × 9,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,829.21x = 169,930,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,930,355.25/11,829.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.32

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