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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,345.76, 23,939.98 and 10,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,345.76, 23,939.98 and 10,635.08 is: 14,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,345.76 : 23,939.98 = 10,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,345.76/23,939.98 = 10,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,345.76x = 23,939.98 × 10,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,345.76x = 254,603,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,603,602.50/17,345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.15

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