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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.82, 24,809.82 and 11,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.82, 24,809.82 and 11,610.30 is: 16,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.82 : 24,809.82 = 11,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.82/24,809.82 = 11,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.82x = 24,809.82 × 11,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.82x = 288,049,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,049,453.15/17,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.27

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