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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.93, 17,795.06 and 6,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.93, 17,795.06 and 6,016.73 is: 9,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.93 : 17,795.06 = 6,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.93/17,795.06 = 6,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.93x = 17,795.06 × 6,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.93x = 107,068,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,068,071.35/11,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.76

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