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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.68, 24,310.32 and 10,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.68, 24,310.32 and 10,902.08 is: 15,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.68 : 24,310.32 = 10,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.68/24,310.32 = 10,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.68x = 24,310.32 × 10,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.68x = 265,033,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,033,053.47/17,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.88

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