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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.72, 23,961.92 and 9,405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.72, 23,961.92 and 9,405.95 is: 12,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.72 : 23,961.92 = 9,405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.72/23,961.92 = 9,405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.72x = 23,961.92 × 9,405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.72x = 225,384,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,384,454.58/17,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.20

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