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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.64, 26,796.91 and 6,019.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.64, 26,796.91 and 6,019.57 is: 9,027.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.64 : 26,796.91 = 6,019.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.64/26,796.91 = 6,019.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.64x = 26,796.91 × 6,019.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.64x = 161,305,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,305,875.53/17,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.82

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