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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.77, 24,107.47 and 9,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.77, 24,107.47 and 9,913.81 is: 13,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.77 : 24,107.47 = 9,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.77/24,107.47 = 9,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.77x = 24,107.47 × 9,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.77x = 238,996,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,996,877.16/17,466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.95

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