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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.92, 24,396.88 and 10,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.92, 24,396.88 and 10,125.45 is: 13,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.92 : 24,396.88 = 10,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.92/24,396.88 = 10,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.92x = 24,396.88 × 10,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.92x = 247,029,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,029,388.60/17,680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.52

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