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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.57, 24,375.96 and 10,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.57, 24,375.96 and 10,110.96 is: 13,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.57 : 24,375.96 = 10,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.57/24,375.96 = 10,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.57x = 24,375.96 × 10,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.57x = 246,464,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,464,356.52/17,664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.47

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