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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.36, 26,851.05 and 10,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.36, 26,851.05 and 10,507.29 is: 15,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.36 : 26,851.05 = 10,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.36/26,851.05 = 10,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.36x = 26,851.05 × 10,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.36x = 282,131,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,131,769.15/17,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.25

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