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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.04, 24,301.93 and 9,543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.04, 24,301.93 and 9,543.71 is: 13,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.04 : 24,301.93 = 9,543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.04/24,301.93 = 9,543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.04x = 24,301.93 × 9,543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.04x = 231,930,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,930,572.36/17,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.36

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