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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.82, 26,908.47 and 6,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.82, 26,908.47 and 6,244.04 is: 9,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.82 : 26,908.47 = 6,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.82/26,908.47 = 6,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.82x = 26,908.47 × 6,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.82x = 168,017,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,017,428.48/17,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.31

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