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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.83, 24,267.14 and 9,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.83, 24,267.14 and 9,627.18 is: 13,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.83 : 24,267.14 = 9,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.83/24,267.14 = 9,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.83x = 24,267.14 × 9,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.83x = 233,624,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,624,076.73/17,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.55

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