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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.50, 24,266.70 and 13,112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.50, 24,266.70 and 13,112.22 is: 18,094.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.50 : 24,266.70 = 13,112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.50/24,266.70 = 13,112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.50x = 24,266.70 × 13,112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.50x = 318,190,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,190,309.07/17,584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.93

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