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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.84, 26,838.90 and 13,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.84, 26,838.90 and 13,244.28 is: 19,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.84 : 26,838.90 = 13,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.84/26,838.90 = 13,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.84x = 26,838.90 × 13,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.84x = 355,461,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,461,906.49/17,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.90

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