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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.06, 24,414.68 and 9,733.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.06, 24,414.68 and 9,733.48 is: 13,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.06 : 24,414.68 = 9,733.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.06/24,414.68 = 9,733.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.06x = 24,414.68 × 9,733.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.06x = 237,639,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,639,799.49/17,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.76

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