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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.03, 24,327.02 and 9,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.03, 24,327.02 and 9,669.78 is: 13,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.03 : 24,327.02 = 9,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.03/24,327.02 = 9,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.03x = 24,327.02 × 9,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.03x = 235,236,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,236,931.46/17,628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.48

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