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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.91, 26,075.90 and 4,903.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.91, 26,075.90 and 4,903.03 is: 7,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.91 : 26,075.90 = 4,903.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.91/26,075.90 = 4,903.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.91x = 26,075.90 × 4,903.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.91x = 127,850,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,850,919.98/17,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.98

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