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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,958.71, 18,017.84 and 10,834.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,958.71, 18,017.84 and 10,834.37 is: 16,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,958.71 : 18,017.84 = 10,834.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,958.71/18,017.84 = 10,834.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,958.71x = 18,017.84 × 10,834.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,958.71x = 195,212,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,212,051.07/11,958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.85

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