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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.01, 24,093.97 and 9,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.01, 24,093.97 and 9,905.66 is: 13,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.01 : 24,093.97 = 9,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.01/24,093.97 = 9,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.01x = 24,093.97 × 9,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.01x = 238,666,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,666,554.40/17,459.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.11

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