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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.08, 26,590.68 and 10,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.08, 26,590.68 and 10,710.12 is: 16,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.08 : 26,590.68 = 10,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.08/26,590.68 = 10,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.08x = 26,590.68 × 10,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.08x = 284,789,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,789,373.68/17,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.59

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