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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.54, 26,109.77 and 6,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.54, 26,109.77 and 6,313.20 is: 9,469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.54 : 26,109.77 = 6,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.54/26,109.77 = 6,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.54x = 26,109.77 × 6,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.54x = 164,836,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,836,199.96/17,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.79

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