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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.91, 26,634.62 and 10,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.91, 26,634.62 and 10,354.64 is: 15,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.91 : 26,634.62 = 10,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.91/26,634.62 = 10,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.91x = 26,634.62 × 10,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.91x = 275,791,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,791,794.35/17,747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.40

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