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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.65, 24,376.94 and 9,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.65, 24,376.94 and 9,706.70 is: 13,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.65 : 24,376.94 = 9,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.65/24,376.94 = 9,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.65x = 24,376.94 × 9,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.65x = 236,619,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,619,564.49/17,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.09

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