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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.69, 17,931.09 and 3,633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.69, 17,931.09 and 3,633.54 is: 5,450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.69 : 17,931.09 = 3,633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.69/17,931.09 = 3,633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.69x = 17,931.09 × 3,633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.69x = 65,153,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,153,258.70/11,952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.93

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