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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.48, 26,330.34 and 7,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.48, 26,330.34 and 7,695.28 is: 11,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.48 : 26,330.34 = 7,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.48/26,330.34 = 7,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.48x = 26,330.34 × 7,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.48x = 202,619,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,619,338.80/17,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.40

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