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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.01, 26,763.77 and 6,746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.01, 26,763.77 and 6,746.45 is: 10,121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.01 : 26,763.77 = 6,746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.01/26,763.77 = 6,746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.01x = 26,763.77 × 6,746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.01x = 180,560,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,560,335.47/17,840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.09

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