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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.09, 24,430.96 and 9,746.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.09, 24,430.96 and 9,746.06 is: 13,449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.09 : 24,430.96 = 9,746.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.09/24,430.96 = 9,746.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.09x = 24,430.96 × 9,746.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.09x = 238,105,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,105,479.86/17,703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.94

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