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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.56, 26,004.66 and 6,945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.56, 26,004.66 and 6,945.04 is: 10,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.56 : 26,004.66 = 6,945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.56/26,004.66 = 6,945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.56x = 26,004.66 × 6,945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.56x = 180,603,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,603,403.89/17,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.29

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