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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.69, 26,775.02 and 6,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.69, 26,775.02 and 6,003.92 is: 9,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.69 : 26,775.02 = 6,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.69/26,775.02 = 6,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.69x = 26,775.02 × 6,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.69x = 160,755,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,755,078.08/17,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.04

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