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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.03, 24,690.52 and 9,934.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.03, 24,690.52 and 9,934.05 is: 13,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.03 : 24,690.52 = 9,934.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.03/24,690.52 = 9,934.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.03x = 24,690.52 × 9,934.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.03x = 245,276,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,276,736.75/17,892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.72

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