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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.76, 24,046.56 and 10,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.76, 24,046.56 and 10,347.68 is: 14,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.76 : 24,046.56 = 10,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.76/24,046.56 = 10,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.76x = 24,046.56 × 10,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.76x = 248,826,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,826,107.98/17,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.21

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