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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.67, 26,729.52 and 4,673.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.67, 26,729.52 and 4,673.19 is: 7,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.67 : 26,729.52 = 4,673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.67/26,729.52 = 4,673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.67x = 26,729.52 × 4,673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.67x = 124,912,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,912,125.57/17,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.79

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