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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.73, 24,791.48 and 10,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.73, 24,791.48 and 10,007.70 is: 13,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.73 : 24,791.48 = 10,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.73/24,791.48 = 10,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.73x = 24,791.48 × 10,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.73x = 248,105,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,105,694.40/17,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.71

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