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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.16, 24,549.68 and 10,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.16, 24,549.68 and 10,619.76 is: 14,654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.16 : 24,549.68 = 10,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.16/24,549.68 = 10,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.16x = 24,549.68 × 10,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.16x = 260,711,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,711,709.68/17,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.00

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