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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.63, 26,169.30 and 4,966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.63, 26,169.30 and 4,966.53 is: 7,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.63 : 26,169.30 = 4,966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.63/26,169.30 = 4,966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.63x = 26,169.30 × 4,966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.63x = 129,970,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,970,613.53/17,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.04

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