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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.76, 23,890.62 and 10,600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.76, 23,890.62 and 10,600.82 is: 14,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.76 : 23,890.62 = 10,600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.76/23,890.62 = 10,600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.76x = 23,890.62 × 10,600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.76x = 253,260,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,260,162.31/17,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.22

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