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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.67, 17,797.25 and 6,928.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.67, 17,797.25 and 6,928.85 is: 10,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.67 : 17,797.25 = 6,928.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.67/17,797.25 = 6,928.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.67x = 17,797.25 × 6,928.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.67x = 123,314,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,314,352.03/11,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.30

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