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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.76, 24,529.87 and 14,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.76, 24,529.87 and 14,012.92 is: 19,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.76 : 24,529.87 = 14,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.76/24,529.87 = 14,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.76x = 24,529.87 × 14,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.76x = 343,735,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,735,105.92/17,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.56

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