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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.48, 26,654.08 and 7,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.48, 26,654.08 and 7,237.02 is: 10,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.48 : 26,654.08 = 7,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.48/26,654.08 = 7,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.48x = 26,654.08 × 7,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.48x = 192,896,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,896,119.09/17,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.48

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