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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,800.63, 26,651.73 and 13,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,800.63, 26,651.73 and 13,404.76 is: 20,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,800.63 : 26,651.73 = 13,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,800.63/26,651.73 = 13,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,800.63x = 26,651.73 × 13,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,800.63x = 357,260,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,260,044.23/17,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.08

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