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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.64, 23,961.74 and 9,405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.64, 23,961.74 and 9,405.88 is: 12,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.64 : 23,961.74 = 9,405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.64/23,961.74 = 9,405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.64x = 23,961.74 × 9,405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.64x = 225,381,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,381,084.19/17,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.06

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