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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.48, 26,034.18 and 14,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.48, 26,034.18 and 14,731.88 is: 22,088.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.48 : 26,034.18 = 14,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.48/26,034.18 = 14,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.48x = 26,034.18 × 14,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.48x = 383,532,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,532,415.66/17,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,088.45

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