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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.62, 24,827.92 and 10,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.62, 24,827.92 and 10,033.67 is: 13,846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.62 : 24,827.92 = 10,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.62/24,827.92 = 10,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.62x = 24,827.92 × 10,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.62x = 249,115,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,115,193.05/17,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.18

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