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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,782.02, 26,689.77 and 9,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,782.02, 26,689.77 and 9,023.22 is: 13,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,782.02 : 26,689.77 = 9,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,782.02/26,689.77 = 9,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,782.02x = 26,689.77 × 9,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,782.02x = 240,827,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,827,666.46/17,782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.32

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