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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.76, 24,319.22 and 9,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.76, 24,319.22 and 9,664.96 is: 13,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.76 : 24,319.22 = 9,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.76/24,319.22 = 9,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.76x = 24,319.22 × 9,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.76x = 235,044,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,044,288.53/17,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.54

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