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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.23, 26,128.53 and 12,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.23, 26,128.53 and 12,754.44 is: 19,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.23 : 26,128.53 = 12,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.23/26,128.53 = 12,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.23x = 26,128.53 × 12,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.23x = 333,254,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,254,768.17/17,446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.82

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