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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.65, 24,110.24 and 9,918.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.65, 24,110.24 and 9,918.33 is: 13,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.65 : 24,110.24 = 9,918.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.65/24,110.24 = 9,918.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.65x = 24,110.24 × 9,918.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.65x = 239,133,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,133,316.70/17,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.50

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