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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.83, 26,642.38 and 6,670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.83, 26,642.38 and 6,670.66 is: 10,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.83 : 26,642.38 = 6,670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.83/26,642.38 = 6,670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.83x = 26,642.38 × 6,670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.83x = 177,722,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,722,258.57/17,764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.16

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