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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.69, 26,110.62 and 6,316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.69, 26,110.62 and 6,316.47 is: 9,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.69 : 26,110.62 = 6,316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.69/26,110.62 = 6,316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.69x = 26,110.62 × 6,316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.69x = 164,926,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,926,947.91/17,409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.28

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