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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.22, 26,410.79 and 9,709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.22, 26,410.79 and 9,709.38 is: 14,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.22 : 26,410.79 = 9,709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.22/26,410.79 = 9,709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.22x = 26,410.79 × 9,709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.22x = 256,432,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,432,420.48/17,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.05

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