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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.03, 23,949.84 and 9,397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.03, 23,949.84 and 9,397.09 is: 12,967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.03 : 23,949.84 = 9,397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.03/23,949.84 = 9,397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.03x = 23,949.84 × 9,397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.03x = 225,058,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,058,801.97/17,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.93

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