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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,947.44, 17,909.46 and 6,685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,947.44, 17,909.46 and 6,685.02 is: 10,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,947.44 : 17,909.46 = 6,685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,947.44/17,909.46 = 6,685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,947.44x = 17,909.46 × 6,685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,947.44x = 119,725,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,725,098.29/11,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.98

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