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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.44, 26,347.72 and 4,418.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.44, 26,347.72 and 4,418.81 is: 6,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.44 : 26,347.72 = 4,418.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.44/26,347.72 = 4,418.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.44x = 26,347.72 × 4,418.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.44x = 116,425,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,425,546.52/17,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.73

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