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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.07, 17,991.64 and 3,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.07, 17,991.64 and 3,673.48 is: 5,510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.07 : 17,991.64 = 3,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.07/17,991.64 = 3,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.07x = 17,991.64 × 3,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.07x = 66,091,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,091,889.32/11,994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.38

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