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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.29, 26,110.55 and 6,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.29, 26,110.55 and 6,734.19 is: 10,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.29 : 26,110.55 = 6,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.29/26,110.55 = 6,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.29x = 26,110.55 × 6,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.29x = 175,833,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,833,372.58/17,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.39

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