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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.91, 24,486.92 and 10,192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.91, 24,486.92 and 10,192.47 is: 14,065.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.91 : 24,486.92 = 10,192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.91/24,486.92 = 10,192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.91x = 24,486.92 × 10,192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.91x = 249,582,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,582,146.53/17,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.00

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