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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.02, 26,009.25 and 6,945.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.02, 26,009.25 and 6,945.58 is: 10,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.02 : 26,009.25 = 6,945.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.02/26,009.25 = 6,945.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.02x = 26,009.25 × 6,945.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.02x = 180,649,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,649,326.62/17,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.26

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