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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.82, 24,515.64 and 9,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.82, 24,515.64 and 9,807.05 is: 13,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.82 : 24,515.64 = 9,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.82/24,515.64 = 9,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.82x = 24,515.64 × 9,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.82x = 240,425,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,425,984.68/17,764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.83

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