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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.77, 17,908.25 and 6,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.77, 17,908.25 and 6,094.08 is: 9,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.77 : 17,908.25 = 6,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.77/17,908.25 = 6,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.77x = 17,908.25 × 6,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.77x = 109,134,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,134,308.16/11,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.75

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