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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.97, 23,553.85 and 9,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.97, 23,553.85 and 9,899.27 is: 13,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.97 : 23,553.85 = 9,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.97/23,553.85 = 9,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.97x = 23,553.85 × 9,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.97x = 233,165,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,165,753.42/17,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.01

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