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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.73, 26,328.64 and 10,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.73, 26,328.64 and 10,901.22 is: 16,340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.73 : 26,328.64 = 10,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.73/26,328.64 = 10,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.73x = 26,328.64 × 10,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.73x = 287,014,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,014,296.94/17,564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.38

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