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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.77, 24,693.48 and 9,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.77, 24,693.48 and 9,935.97 is: 13,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.77 : 24,693.48 = 9,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.77/24,693.48 = 9,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.77x = 24,693.48 × 9,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.77x = 245,353,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,353,676.48/17,893.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.68

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