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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.15, 23,964.80 and 9,812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.15, 23,964.80 and 9,812.93 is: 13,543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.15 : 23,964.80 = 9,812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.15/23,964.80 = 9,812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.15x = 23,964.80 × 9,812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.15x = 235,164,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,164,735.98/17,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.12

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