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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411, 11,607.54 and 4,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411, 11,607.54 and 4,685 is: 6,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411 : 11,607.54 = 4,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411/11,607.54 = 4,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411x = 11,607.54 × 4,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411x = 54,381,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381,324.90/8,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.50

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