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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.84, 26,094.09 and 10,844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.84, 26,094.09 and 10,844.55 is: 16,284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.84 : 26,094.09 = 10,844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.84/26,094.09 = 10,844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.84x = 26,094.09 × 10,844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.84x = 282,978,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,978,663.71/17,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,284.82

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