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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.61, 24,326.68 and 9,670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.61, 24,326.68 and 9,670.67 is: 13,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.61 : 24,326.68 = 9,670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.61/24,326.68 = 9,670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.61x = 24,326.68 × 9,670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.61x = 235,255,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,255,189.60/17,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.08

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