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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.61, 24,266.76 and 9,626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.61, 24,266.76 and 9,626.81 is: 13,285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.61 : 24,266.76 = 9,626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.61/24,266.76 = 9,626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.61x = 24,266.76 × 9,626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.61x = 233,611,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,611,487.84/17,584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.00

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