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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.92, 23,933.40 and 11,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.92, 23,933.40 and 11,391.76 is: 15,709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.92 : 23,933.40 = 11,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.92/23,933.40 = 11,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.92x = 23,933.40 × 11,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.92x = 272,643,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,643,548.78/17,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.87

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