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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.44, 17,773.83 and 6,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.44, 17,773.83 and 6,002.91 is: 9,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.44 : 17,773.83 = 6,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.44/17,773.83 = 6,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.44x = 17,773.83 × 6,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.44x = 106,694,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,694,701.85/11,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.24

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