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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.02, 24,314.44 and 9,662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.02, 24,314.44 and 9,662.07 is: 13,333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.02 : 24,314.44 = 9,662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.02/24,314.44 = 9,662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.02x = 24,314.44 × 9,662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.02x = 234,927,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,927,821.29/17,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.01

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