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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.91, 26,177.49 and 13,065.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.91, 26,177.49 and 13,065.66 is: 19,538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.91 : 26,177.49 = 13,065.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.91/26,177.49 = 13,065.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.91x = 26,177.49 × 13,065.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.91x = 342,026,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,026,183.99/17,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.87

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