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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.22, 26,703.39 and 6,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.22, 26,703.39 and 6,705.92 is: 10,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.22 : 26,703.39 = 6,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.22/26,703.39 = 6,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.22x = 26,703.39 × 6,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.22x = 179,070,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,070,797.07/17,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.91

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