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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.86, 24,297.47 and 9,649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.86, 24,297.47 and 9,649.27 is: 13,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.86 : 24,297.47 = 9,649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.86/24,297.47 = 9,649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.86x = 24,297.47 × 9,649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.86x = 234,452,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,452,739.36/17,606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.99

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