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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.52, 17,785.12 and 6,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.52, 17,785.12 and 6,010.16 is: 9,020.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.52 : 17,785.12 = 6,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.52/17,785.12 = 6,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.52x = 17,785.12 × 6,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.52x = 106,891,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,891,416.82/11,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.74

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