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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.81, 26,754.02 and 6,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.81, 26,754.02 and 6,747.72 is: 10,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.81 : 26,754.02 = 6,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.81/26,754.02 = 6,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.81x = 26,754.02 × 6,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.81x = 180,528,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,528,602.10/17,835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.69

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