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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,935.67, 17,903.51 and 4,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,935.67, 17,903.51 and 4,144.28 is: 6,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,935.67 : 17,903.51 = 4,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,935.67/17,903.51 = 4,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,935.67x = 17,903.51 × 4,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,935.67x = 74,197,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197,158.42/11,935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.42

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