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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.94, 24,386.22 and 10,116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.94, 24,386.22 and 10,116.89 is: 13,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.94 : 24,386.22 = 10,116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.94/24,386.22 = 10,116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.94x = 24,386.22 × 10,116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.94x = 246,712,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,712,583.32/17,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.28

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