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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.80, 17,963.70 and 6,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.80, 17,963.70 and 6,070.90 is: 9,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.80 : 17,963.70 = 6,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.80/17,963.70 = 6,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.80x = 17,963.70 × 6,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.80x = 109,055,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,055,826.33/11,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.35

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