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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.22, 24,103.42 and 9,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.22, 24,103.42 and 9,913.84 is: 13,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.22 : 24,103.42 = 9,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.22/24,103.42 = 9,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.22x = 24,103.42 × 9,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.22x = 238,957,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,957,449.33/17,469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.77

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