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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.97, 26,654.14 and 6,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.97, 26,654.14 and 6,675.81 is: 10,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.97 : 26,654.14 = 6,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.97/26,654.14 = 6,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.97x = 26,654.14 × 6,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.97x = 177,937,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,937,974.35/17,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.41

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