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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,956.46, 17,926.57 and 6,695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,956.46, 17,926.57 and 6,695.09 is: 10,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,956.46 : 17,926.57 = 6,695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,956.46/17,926.57 = 6,695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,956.46x = 17,926.57 × 6,695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,956.46x = 120,020,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,020,004.33/11,956.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.09

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