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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.07, 24,094.87 and 9,905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.07, 24,094.87 and 9,905.59 is: 13,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.07 : 24,094.87 = 9,905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.07/24,094.87 = 9,905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.07x = 24,094.87 × 9,905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.07x = 238,673,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,673,908.68/17,461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.92

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