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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.76, 26,453.64 and 7,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.76, 26,453.64 and 7,110.56 is: 10,665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.76 : 26,453.64 = 7,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.76/26,453.64 = 7,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.76x = 26,453.64 × 7,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.76x = 188,100,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,100,194.44/17,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.84

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