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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.58, 26,038.92 and 6,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.58, 26,038.92 and 6,273.80 is: 9,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.58 : 26,038.92 = 6,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.58/26,038.92 = 6,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.58x = 26,038.92 × 6,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.58x = 163,362,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,362,976.30/17,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.12

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