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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.45, 26,520.95 and 10,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.45, 26,520.95 and 10,584.93 is: 15,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.45 : 26,520.95 = 10,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.45/26,520.95 = 10,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.45x = 26,520.95 × 10,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.45x = 280,722,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,722,346.36/17,695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.10

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