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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.08, 26,645.76 and 6,672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.08, 26,645.76 and 6,672.91 is: 10,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.08 : 26,645.76 = 6,672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.08/26,645.76 = 6,672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.08x = 26,645.76 × 6,672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.08x = 177,804,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,804,725.00/17,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.54

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