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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.76, 24,322.95 and 10,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.76, 24,322.95 and 10,459.93 is: 14,434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.76 : 24,322.95 = 10,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.76/24,322.95 = 10,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.76x = 24,322.95 × 10,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.76x = 254,416,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,416,354.39/17,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,434.35

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