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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.13, 26,335.81 and 6,310.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.13, 26,335.81 and 6,310.61 is: 9,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.13 : 26,335.81 = 6,310.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.13/26,335.81 = 6,310.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.13x = 26,335.81 × 6,310.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.13x = 166,194,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,194,878.49/17,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.56

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