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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,834.76, 17,745.96 and 3,513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,834.76, 17,745.96 and 3,513.63 is: 5,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,834.76 : 17,745.96 = 3,513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,834.76/17,745.96 = 3,513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,834.76x = 17,745.96 × 3,513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,834.76x = 62,352,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352,737.43/11,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.61

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