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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.08, 26,411.34 and 10,607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.08, 26,411.34 and 10,607.22 is: 15,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.08 : 26,411.34 = 10,607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.08/26,411.34 = 10,607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.08x = 26,411.34 × 10,607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.08x = 280,150,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,150,893.87/17,631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,889.60

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