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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.03, 17,767.38 and 6,854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.03, 17,767.38 and 6,854.89 is: 10,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.03 : 17,767.38 = 6,854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.03/17,767.38 = 6,854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.03x = 17,767.38 × 6,854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.03x = 121,793,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,793,435.49/11,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.24

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