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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.03, 17,992.33 and 3,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.03, 17,992.33 and 3,229.07 is: 4,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.03 : 17,992.33 = 3,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.03/17,992.33 = 3,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.03x = 17,992.33 × 3,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.03x = 58,098,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,098,476.89/11,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.95

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