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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.22, 24,375.26 and 9,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.22, 24,375.26 and 9,705.92 is: 13,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.22 : 24,375.26 = 9,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.22/24,375.26 = 9,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.22x = 24,375.26 × 9,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.22x = 236,584,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,584,225.93/17,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.17

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