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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.20, 26,003.04 and 6,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.20, 26,003.04 and 6,945.76 is: 10,419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.20 : 26,003.04 = 6,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.20/26,003.04 = 6,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.20x = 26,003.04 × 6,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.20x = 180,610,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,610,710.37/17,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.93

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