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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.55, 26,330.90 and 7,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.55, 26,330.90 and 7,009.52 is: 10,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.55 : 26,330.90 = 7,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.55/26,330.90 = 7,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.55x = 26,330.90 × 7,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.55x = 184,566,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,566,803.47/17,545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.30

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