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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.03, 24,374.97 and 9,705.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.03, 24,374.97 and 9,705.77 is: 13,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.03 : 24,374.97 = 9,705.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.03/24,374.97 = 9,705.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.03x = 24,374.97 × 9,705.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.03x = 236,577,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,577,730.70/17,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.95

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