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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.12, 26,032.67 and 9,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.12, 26,032.67 and 9,964.27 is: 14,946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.12 : 26,032.67 = 9,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.12/26,032.67 = 9,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.12x = 26,032.67 × 9,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.12x = 259,396,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,396,552.70/17,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,946.40

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