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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,963.54, 17,946.23 and 3,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,963.54, 17,946.23 and 3,644.26 is: 5,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,963.54 : 17,946.23 = 3,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,963.54/17,946.23 = 3,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,963.54x = 17,946.23 × 3,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,963.54x = 65,400,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,400,728.14/11,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.67

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