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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,758.81, 26,619.27 and 13,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,758.81, 26,619.27 and 13,362.67 is: 20,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,758.81 : 26,619.27 = 13,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,758.81/26,619.27 = 13,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,758.81x = 26,619.27 × 13,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,758.81x = 355,704,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,704,520.65/17,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.75

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