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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,859.84, 17,789.76 and 6,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,859.84, 17,789.76 and 6,675.84 is: 10,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,859.84 : 17,789.76 = 6,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,859.84/17,789.76 = 6,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,859.84x = 17,789.76 × 6,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,859.84x = 118,761,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,761,591.40/11,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.76

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