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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.91, 24,791.62 and 10,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.91, 24,791.62 and 10,008.71 is: 13,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.91 : 24,791.62 = 10,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.91/24,791.62 = 10,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.91x = 24,791.62 × 10,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.91x = 248,132,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,132,237.22/17,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.05

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