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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.49, 24,266.60 and 9,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.49, 24,266.60 and 9,626.71 is: 13,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.49 : 24,266.60 = 9,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.49/24,266.60 = 9,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.49x = 24,266.60 × 9,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.49x = 233,607,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,607,448.19/17,584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.86

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