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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.26, 24,094.32 and 9,905.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.26, 24,094.32 and 9,905.91 is: 13,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.26 : 24,094.32 = 9,905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.26/24,094.32 = 9,905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.26x = 24,094.32 × 9,905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.26x = 238,675,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,675,995.43/17,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.46

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