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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.61, 24,266.80 and 9,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.61, 24,266.80 and 9,627.33 is: 13,285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.61 : 24,266.80 = 9,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.61/24,266.80 = 9,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.61x = 24,266.80 × 9,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.61x = 233,624,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,624,491.64/17,584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.74

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