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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.06, 23,828.01 and 9,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.06, 23,828.01 and 9,713.81 is: 13,404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.06 : 23,828.01 = 9,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.06/23,828.01 = 9,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.06x = 23,828.01 × 9,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.06x = 231,460,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,460,642.68/17,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.76

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