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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.59, 23,744.75 and 10,914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.59, 23,744.75 and 10,914.75 is: 15,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.59 : 23,744.75 = 10,914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.59/23,744.75 = 10,914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.59x = 23,744.75 × 10,914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.59x = 259,167,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,167,955.49/17,203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.76

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