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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.74, 24,245.55 and 9,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.74, 24,245.55 and 9,611.76 is: 13,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.74 : 24,245.55 = 9,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.74/24,245.55 = 9,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.74x = 24,245.55 × 9,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.74x = 233,042,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,042,407.67/17,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.85

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