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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.04, 24,264.64 and 9,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.04, 24,264.64 and 9,625.32 is: 13,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.04 : 24,264.64 = 9,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.04/24,264.64 = 9,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.04x = 24,264.64 × 9,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.04x = 233,554,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,554,924.68/17,583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.97

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