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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.07, 25,983.66 and 9,424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.07, 25,983.66 and 9,424.03 is: 14,127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.07 : 25,983.66 = 9,424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.07/25,983.66 = 9,424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.07x = 25,983.66 × 9,424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.07x = 244,870,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,870,791.35/17,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.38

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