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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.84, 24,714.36 and 9,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.84, 24,714.36 and 9,951.66 is: 13,734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.84 : 24,714.36 = 9,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.84/24,714.36 = 9,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.84x = 24,714.36 × 9,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.84x = 245,948,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,948,907.84/17,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.15

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