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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.51, 24,795.17 and 10,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.51, 24,795.17 and 10,010.25 is: 13,814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.51 : 24,795.17 = 10,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.51/24,795.17 = 10,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.51x = 24,795.17 × 10,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.51x = 248,205,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,205,850.49/17,967.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.15

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