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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.99, 24,795.81 and 10,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.99, 24,795.81 and 10,010.15 is: 13,813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.99 : 24,795.81 = 10,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.99/24,795.81 = 10,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.99x = 24,795.81 × 10,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.99x = 248,209,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,209,653.49/17,967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.99

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