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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.11, 24,264.73 and 9,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.11, 24,264.73 and 9,625.83 is: 13,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.11 : 24,264.73 = 9,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.11/24,264.73 = 9,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.11x = 24,264.73 × 9,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.11x = 233,568,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,568,165.98/17,583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.67

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