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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.63, 26,650.23 and 13,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.63, 26,650.23 and 13,403.76 is: 20,068.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.63 : 26,650.23 = 13,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.63/26,650.23 = 13,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.63x = 26,650.23 × 13,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.63x = 357,213,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,213,286.86/17,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,068.58

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