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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.24, 26,876.70 and 9,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.24, 26,876.70 and 9,150.70 is: 13,713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.24 : 26,876.70 = 9,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.24/26,876.70 = 9,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.24x = 26,876.70 × 9,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.24x = 245,940,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,940,618.69/17,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.47

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