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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.69, 24,255.90 and 9,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.69, 24,255.90 and 9,619.04 is: 13,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.69 : 24,255.90 = 9,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.69/24,255.90 = 9,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.69x = 24,255.90 × 9,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.69x = 233,318,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,318,351.06/17,576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.31

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