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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.54, 24,255.99 and 9,619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.54, 24,255.99 and 9,619.92 is: 13,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.54 : 24,255.99 = 9,619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.54/24,255.99 = 9,619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.54x = 24,255.99 × 9,619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.54x = 233,340,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,340,683.32/17,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.93

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