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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.76, 17,767.86 and 4,449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.76, 17,767.86 and 4,449.57 is: 6,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.76 : 17,767.86 = 4,449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.76/17,767.86 = 4,449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.76x = 17,767.86 × 4,449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.76x = 79,059,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,059,336.82/11,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.06

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