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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.98, 26,622.03 and 13,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.98, 26,622.03 and 13,047.96 is: 19,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.98 : 26,622.03 = 13,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.98/26,622.03 = 13,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.98x = 26,622.03 × 13,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.98x = 347,363,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,363,182.56/17,764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.25

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