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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.44, 24,663.90 and 13,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.44, 24,663.90 and 13,926.52 is: 19,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.44 : 24,663.90 = 13,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.44/24,663.90 = 13,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.44x = 24,663.90 × 13,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.44x = 343,482,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,482,296.63/17,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.61

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