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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.69, 26,698.58 and 9,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.69, 26,698.58 and 9,034.38 is: 13,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.69 : 26,698.58 = 9,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.69/26,698.58 = 9,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.69x = 26,698.58 × 9,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.69x = 241,205,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,205,072.01/17,799.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.08

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