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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.90, 17,767.52 and 11,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.90, 17,767.52 and 11,484.06 is: 17,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.90 : 17,767.52 = 11,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.90/17,767.52 = 11,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.90x = 17,767.52 × 11,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.90x = 204,043,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,043,265.73/11,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.25

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