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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.81, 24,519.68 and 9,810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.81, 24,519.68 and 9,810.06 is: 13,537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.81 : 24,519.68 = 9,810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.81/24,519.68 = 9,810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.81x = 24,519.68 × 9,810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.81x = 240,539,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,539,531.98/17,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.94

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