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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.04, 24,777.90 and 11,653.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.04, 24,777.90 and 11,653.48 is: 16,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.04 : 24,777.90 = 11,653.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.04/24,777.90 = 11,653.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.04x = 24,777.90 × 11,653.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.04x = 288,748,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,748,762.09/17,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,084.45

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