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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.48, 17,925.96 and 9,505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.48, 17,925.96 and 9,505.52 is: 14,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.48 : 17,925.96 = 9,505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.48/17,925.96 = 9,505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.48x = 17,925.96 × 9,505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.48x = 170,395,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,395,571.30/11,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.41

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