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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.95, 26,767.46 and 7,313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.95, 26,767.46 and 7,313.01 is: 10,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.95 : 26,767.46 = 7,313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.95/26,767.46 = 7,313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.95x = 26,767.46 × 7,313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.95x = 195,750,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,750,649.56/17,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.53

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