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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.64, 23,961.83 and 9,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.64, 23,961.83 and 9,405.84 is: 12,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.64 : 23,961.83 = 9,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.64/23,961.83 = 9,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.64x = 23,961.83 × 9,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.64x = 225,381,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,381,139.09/17,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.06

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