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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.04, 17,951.93 and 6,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.04, 17,951.93 and 6,028.34 is: 9,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.04 : 17,951.93 = 6,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.04/17,951.93 = 6,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.04x = 17,951.93 × 6,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.04x = 108,220,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,220,217.79/11,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.95

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