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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.76, 24,393.93 and 9,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.76, 24,393.93 and 9,719.52 is: 13,412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.76 : 24,393.93 = 9,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.76/24,393.93 = 9,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.76x = 24,393.93 × 9,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.76x = 237,097,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,097,119.95/17,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.93

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