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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.44, 24,246.18 and 9,612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.44, 24,246.18 and 9,612.18 is: 13,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.44 : 24,246.18 = 9,612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.44/24,246.18 = 9,612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.44x = 24,246.18 × 9,612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.44x = 233,058,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,058,646.47/17,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.00

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