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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,684.04, 26,511.48 and 7,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,684.04, 26,511.48 and 7,303.08 is: 10,948.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,684.04 : 26,511.48 = 7,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,684.04/26,511.48 = 7,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,684.04x = 26,511.48 × 7,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,684.04x = 193,615,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,615,459.36/17,684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.60

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