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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.92, 26,511.69 and 13,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.92, 26,511.69 and 13,027.16 is: 19,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.92 : 26,511.69 = 13,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.92/26,511.69 = 13,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.92x = 26,511.69 × 13,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.92x = 345,372,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,372,027.50/17,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.76

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