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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.03, 23,962.37 and 9,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.03, 23,962.37 and 9,406.23 is: 12,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.03 : 23,962.37 = 9,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.03/23,962.37 = 9,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.03x = 23,962.37 × 9,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.03x = 225,395,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,395,516.53/17,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.60

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