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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.76, 26,710.92 and 6,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.76, 26,710.92 and 6,711.18 is: 10,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.76 : 26,710.92 = 6,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.76/26,710.92 = 6,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.76x = 26,710.92 × 6,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.76x = 179,261,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,261,792.09/17,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.19

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