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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.91, 26,011.62 and 13,623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.91, 26,011.62 and 13,623.27 is: 20,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.91 : 26,011.62 = 13,623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.91/26,011.62 = 13,623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.91x = 26,011.62 × 13,623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.91x = 354,363,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,363,322.40/17,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.39

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