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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.55, 24,358.19 and 9,584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.55, 24,358.19 and 9,584.55 is: 13,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.55 : 24,358.19 = 9,584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.55/24,358.19 = 9,584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.55x = 24,358.19 × 9,584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.55x = 233,462,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,462,242.04/17,650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.91

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