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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.84, 23,750.46 and 10,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.84, 23,750.46 and 10,751.28 is: 14,835.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.84 : 23,750.46 = 10,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.84/23,750.46 = 10,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.84x = 23,750.46 × 10,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.84x = 255,347,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,347,845.59/17,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,835.59

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