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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.92, 23,445.96 and 13,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.92, 23,445.96 and 13,835.76 is: 19,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.92 : 23,445.96 = 13,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.92/23,445.96 = 13,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.92x = 23,445.96 × 13,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.92x = 324,392,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,392,489.12/17,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,068.54

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