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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.03, 24,497.44 and 9,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.03, 24,497.44 and 9,794.23 is: 13,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.03 : 24,497.44 = 9,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.03/24,497.44 = 9,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.03x = 24,497.44 × 9,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.03x = 239,933,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,933,561.77/17,752.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.84

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