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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.95, 26,098.55 and 6,876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.95, 26,098.55 and 6,876.71 is: 10,308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.95 : 26,098.55 = 6,876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.95/26,098.55 = 6,876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.95x = 26,098.55 × 6,876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.95x = 179,472,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,472,020.68/17,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.00

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