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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.06, 17,995.23 and 6,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.06, 17,995.23 and 6,795.54 is: 10,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.06 : 17,995.23 = 6,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.06/17,995.23 = 6,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.06x = 17,995.23 × 6,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.06x = 122,287,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,287,305.27/11,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.21

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