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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.62, 26,415.96 and 4,464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.62, 26,415.96 and 4,464.01 is: 6,696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.62 : 26,415.96 = 4,464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.62/26,415.96 = 4,464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.62x = 26,415.96 × 4,464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.62x = 117,921,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,921,109.60/17,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.02

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