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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.96, 24,327.90 and 10,913.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.96, 24,327.90 and 10,913.25 is: 15,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.96 : 24,327.90 = 10,913.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.96/24,327.90 = 10,913.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.96x = 24,327.90 × 10,913.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.96x = 265,496,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,496,454.68/17,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.24

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