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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.39, 26,492.81 and 10,734.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.39, 26,492.81 and 10,734.75 is: 16,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.39 : 26,492.81 = 10,734.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.39/26,492.81 = 10,734.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.39x = 26,492.81 × 10,734.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.39x = 284,393,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,393,638.47/17,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,108.03

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