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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.51, 23,949.26 and 9,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.51, 23,949.26 and 9,396.71 is: 12,967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.51 : 23,949.26 = 9,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.51/23,949.26 = 9,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.51x = 23,949.26 × 9,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.51x = 225,044,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,044,084.20/17,354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.47

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