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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.11, 25,970.09 and 9,924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.11, 25,970.09 and 9,924.98 is: 14,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.11 : 25,970.09 = 9,924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.11/25,970.09 = 9,924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.11x = 25,970.09 × 9,924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.11x = 257,752,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,752,674.20/17,306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,893.74

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