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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.66, 24,194.62 and 9,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.66, 24,194.62 and 9,975.54 is: 13,767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.66 : 24,194.62 = 9,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.66/24,194.62 = 9,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.66x = 24,194.62 × 9,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.66x = 241,354,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,354,399.59/17,530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.56

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