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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.97, 26,653.86 and 13,815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.97, 26,653.86 and 13,815.54 is: 20,692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.97 : 26,653.86 = 13,815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.97/26,653.86 = 13,815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.97x = 26,653.86 × 13,815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.97x = 368,237,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,237,468.98/17,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.18

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