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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.99, 24,791.67 and 10,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.99, 24,791.67 and 10,007.15 is: 13,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.99 : 24,791.67 = 10,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.99/24,791.67 = 10,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.99x = 24,791.67 × 10,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.99x = 248,093,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,093,836.48/17,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.85

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