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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.27, 24,690.96 and 9,934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.27, 24,690.96 and 9,934.02 is: 13,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.27 : 24,690.96 = 9,934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.27/24,690.96 = 9,934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.27x = 24,690.96 × 9,934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.27x = 245,280,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,280,490.46/17,892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.74

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