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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.91, 24,394.53 and 9,719.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.91, 24,394.53 and 9,719.47 is: 13,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.91 : 24,394.53 = 9,719.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.91/24,394.53 = 9,719.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.91x = 24,394.53 × 9,719.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.91x = 237,101,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,101,902.50/17,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.09

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