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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.06, 26,324.70 and 12,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.06, 26,324.70 and 12,003.02 is: 18,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.06 : 26,324.70 = 12,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.06/26,324.70 = 12,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.06x = 26,324.70 × 12,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.06x = 315,975,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,975,900.59/17,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.34

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