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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.67, 26,835.98 and 6,195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.67, 26,835.98 and 6,195.69 is: 9,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.67 : 26,835.98 = 6,195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.67/26,835.98 = 6,195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.67x = 26,835.98 × 6,195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.67x = 166,267,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,267,381.95/17,890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.52

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