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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.84, 26,022.60 and 14,743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.84, 26,022.60 and 14,743.08 is: 22,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.84 : 26,022.60 = 14,743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.84/26,022.60 = 14,743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.84x = 26,022.60 × 14,743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.84x = 383,653,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,653,273.61/17,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.32

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