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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.79, 23,942.84 and 9,693.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.79, 23,942.84 and 9,693.07 is: 13,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.79 : 23,942.84 = 9,693.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.79/23,942.84 = 9,693.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.79x = 23,942.84 × 9,693.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.79x = 232,079,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,079,624.12/17,349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.51

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