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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,895.04, 17,858.94 and 6,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,895.04, 17,858.94 and 6,055.72 is: 9,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,895.04 : 17,858.94 = 6,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,895.04/17,858.94 = 6,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,895.04x = 17,858.94 × 6,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,895.04x = 108,148,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,148,740.14/11,895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.92

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