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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.25, 26,110.91 and 6,734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.25, 26,110.91 and 6,734.45 is: 10,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.25 : 26,110.91 = 6,734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.25/26,110.91 = 6,734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.25x = 26,110.91 × 6,734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.25x = 175,842,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,842,617.85/17,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.95

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