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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.81, 24,356.79 and 10,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.81, 24,356.79 and 10,095.93 is: 13,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.81 : 24,356.79 = 10,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.81/24,356.79 = 10,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.81x = 24,356.79 × 10,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.81x = 245,904,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,904,446.86/17,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.41

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