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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.03, 23,470.34 and 9,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.03, 23,470.34 and 9,935.25 is: 13,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.03 : 23,470.34 = 9,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.03/23,470.34 = 9,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.03x = 23,470.34 × 9,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.03x = 233,183,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,183,645.81/17,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.18

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