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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.53, 24,457.08 and 9,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.53, 24,457.08 and 9,764.76 is: 13,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.53 : 24,457.08 = 9,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.53/24,457.08 = 9,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.53x = 24,457.08 × 9,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.53x = 238,817,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,817,516.50/17,722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.36

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