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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.04, 17,744.88 and 6,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.04, 17,744.88 and 6,903 is: 10,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.04 : 17,744.88 = 6,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.04/17,744.88 = 6,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.04x = 17,744.88 × 6,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.04x = 122,492,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,492,906.64/11,831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.52

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