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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.76, 23,741.43 and 10,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.76, 23,741.43 and 10,033.47 is: 13,846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.76 : 23,741.43 = 10,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.76/23,741.43 = 10,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.76x = 23,741.43 × 10,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.76x = 238,208,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,208,925.66/17,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.33

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