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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,863.32, 17,795.80 and 4,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,863.32, 17,795.80 and 4,070.04 is: 6,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,863.32 : 17,795.80 = 4,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,863.32/17,795.80 = 4,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,863.32x = 17,795.80 × 4,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,863.32x = 72,429,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,429,617.83/11,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.34

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