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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.91, 24,670.89 and 10,326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.91, 24,670.89 and 10,326.13 is: 14,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.91 : 24,670.89 = 10,326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.91/24,670.89 = 10,326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.91x = 24,670.89 × 10,326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.91x = 254,754,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,754,817.36/17,874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.09

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