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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.92, 24,325.10 and 9,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.92, 24,325.10 and 9,669.26 is: 13,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.92 : 24,325.10 = 9,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.92/24,325.10 = 9,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.92x = 24,325.10 × 9,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.92x = 235,205,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,205,716.43/17,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.55

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