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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.05, 26,435.92 and 7,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.05, 26,435.92 and 7,095.34 is: 10,640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.05 : 26,435.92 = 7,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.05/26,435.92 = 7,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.05x = 26,435.92 × 7,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.05x = 187,571,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,571,840.61/17,628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.53

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