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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.73, 26,331.63 and 10,903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.73, 26,331.63 and 10,903.22 is: 16,343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.73 : 26,331.63 = 10,903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.73/26,331.63 = 10,903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.73x = 26,331.63 × 10,903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.73x = 287,099,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,099,423.19/17,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.37

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