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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.91, 17,804.25 and 4,843.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.91, 17,804.25 and 4,843.83 is: 7,268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.91 : 17,804.25 = 4,843.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.91/17,804.25 = 4,843.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.91x = 17,804.25 × 4,843.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.91x = 86,240,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,240,760.28/11,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.56

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