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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.91, 24,206.95 and 10,469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.91, 24,206.95 and 10,469.22 is: 14,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.91 : 24,206.95 = 10,469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.91/24,206.95 = 10,469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.91x = 24,206.95 × 10,469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.91x = 253,427,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,427,885.08/17,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.88

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