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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.82, 26,776.95 and 10,807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.82, 26,776.95 and 10,807.54 is: 16,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.82 : 26,776.95 = 10,807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.82/26,776.95 = 10,807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.82x = 26,776.95 × 10,807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.82x = 289,392,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,392,958.20/17,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,217.20

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