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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.94, 23,799.56 and 9,695.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.94, 23,799.56 and 9,695.55 is: 13,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.94 : 23,799.56 = 9,695.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.94/23,799.56 = 9,695.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.94x = 23,799.56 × 9,695.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.94x = 230,749,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,749,730.86/17,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.07

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