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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.63, 26,442.35 and 7,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.63, 26,442.35 and 7,755.97 is: 11,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.63 : 26,442.35 = 7,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.63/26,442.35 = 7,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.63x = 26,442.35 × 7,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.63x = 205,086,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,086,073.33/17,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.99

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