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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.13, 26,898.41 and 7,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.13, 26,898.41 and 7,394.29 is: 11,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.13 : 26,898.41 = 7,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.13/26,898.41 = 7,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.13x = 26,898.41 × 7,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.13x = 198,894,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,894,595.32/17,930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.76

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