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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.92, 26,781.84 and 10,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.92, 26,781.84 and 10,069.92 is: 15,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.92 : 26,781.84 = 10,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.92/26,781.84 = 10,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.92x = 26,781.84 × 10,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.92x = 269,690,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,690,986.25/17,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.19

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