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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.04, 24,430.08 and 10,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.04, 24,430.08 and 10,149.98 is: 14,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.04 : 24,430.08 = 10,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.04/24,430.08 = 10,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.04x = 24,430.08 × 10,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.04x = 247,964,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,964,823.40/17,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.32

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