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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.61, 23,696.44 and 13,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.61, 23,696.44 and 13,411.80 is: 18,483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.61 : 23,696.44 = 13,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.61/23,696.44 = 13,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.61x = 23,696.44 × 13,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.61x = 317,811,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,811,880.46/17,194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.22

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