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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.05, 24,357.49 and 9,584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.05, 24,357.49 and 9,584.04 is: 13,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.05 : 24,357.49 = 9,584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.05/24,357.49 = 9,584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.05x = 24,357.49 × 9,584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.05x = 233,443,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,443,158.46/17,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.20

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