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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.88, 17,925.48 and 11,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.88, 17,925.48 and 11,553.60 is: 17,303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.88 : 17,925.48 = 11,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.88/17,925.48 = 11,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.88x = 17,925.48 × 11,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.88x = 207,103,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,103,825.73/11,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.53

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