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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,843.44, 17,767.89 and 4,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,843.44, 17,767.89 and 4,052.25 is: 6,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,843.44 : 17,767.89 = 4,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,843.44/17,767.89 = 4,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,843.44x = 17,767.89 × 4,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,843.44x = 71,999,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,999,932.25/11,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.31

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