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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.04, 17,954.92 and 6,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.04, 17,954.92 and 6,030.34 is: 9,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.04 : 17,954.92 = 6,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.04/17,954.92 = 6,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.04x = 17,954.92 × 6,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.04x = 108,274,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,274,272.27/11,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.95

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